What does deviance mean?

n. Behavior that goes against what is considered normal or acceptable by society.

deviance

🇺🇸 /ˈdiːviəns/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdiːviəns/

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noun

Behavior that goes against what is considered normal or acceptable by society.

The psychologist studied the deviance in the behavior of the young man, trying to understand its causes.

Behavior that goes against what is considered normal or acceptable by society.

Plural deviances