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Definition of Deviant
1. Noun. A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior.
Exact synonyms: Degenerate, Deviate, Pervert
Specialized synonyms: Fetishist, Masochist, Nympho, Nymphomaniac, Child Molester, Paederast, Pederast, Paedophile, Pedophile, Sadist, Sadomasochist, Lech, Lecher, Letch, Satyr, Bugger, Sod, Sodomist, Sodomite
Generic synonyms: Miscreant, Reprobate
Derivative terms: Degenerate, Deviate, Deviate, Pervert
Specialized synonyms: Fetishist, Masochist, Nympho, Nymphomaniac, Child Molester, Paederast, Pederast, Paedophile, Pedophile, Sadist, Sadomasochist, Lech, Lecher, Letch, Satyr, Bugger, Sod, Sodomist, Sodomite
Generic synonyms: Miscreant, Reprobate
Derivative terms: Degenerate, Deviate, Deviate, Pervert
2. Adjective. Markedly different from an accepted norm. "Deviant ideas"
Exact synonyms: Aberrant, Deviate
Similar to: Abnormal, Unnatural
Derivative terms: Aberrance, Aberrancy, Aberrant, Deviance, Deviance, Deviate, Deviance, Deviance, Deviate
Similar to: Abnormal, Unnatural
Derivative terms: Aberrance, Aberrancy, Aberrant, Deviance, Deviance, Deviate, Deviance, Deviance, Deviate
Definition of Deviant
1. a. Deviating.
Definition of Deviant
1. one that deviates from a norm [n -S]
Medical Definition of Deviant
1. 1. Denoting or indicative of deviation. 2. An individual exhibiting deviation, especially sexual. (05 Mar 2000)