deviant

Example Sentences

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But “Mudtown” is also distinguished by the uncommon amount of deviant psychology at play among the characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The cases of what the GSK report from 2003 described as "deviant behaviour" involved two men who were prescribed Ropinirole for Parkinson's disease.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

That gave people an excuse to start pulling the masks down and indulging in the deviant behaviors often celebrated by drill rappers.

From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2023

It determined that Vanier and Philippe’s deviant practices didn’t extend beyond the core “sect” at the original community in northern France.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Under the circumstances, deviant behavior could not be tolerated.

From The Status Civilization by Sheckley, Robert