
v. i.
Thus Pegasus, a nearer way to take,
May boldly deviate from the common track. Pope.
v. t. To cause to deviate. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
To deviate a needle. J. D. Forbes. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. having behavior differing from that which is normal or expected, especially in an undesirable or socially disapproved manner;
n. a person having behavior differing from that which is normal or socially acceptable; -- used especially to characterize persons whose sexual behavior is considered morally unacceptable.