definition of
deviate

[1] #1 deviate v. [divert] turn aside; turn away from. wn

[2] #2 deviate v. [vary, diverge, depart] be at variance with; be out of line with. wn

[3] #3 deviate n. [pervert, deviant, degenerate] a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior. wn

[4] #4 deviate v. cause to turn away from a previous or expected course; "The river was deviated to prevent flooding". wn