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Deviate (Noun)

A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior.

Nouns denoting people.

The police officer had dealt with many deviates during his years on the force, but this case was particularly disturbing.
She was labeled a deviate by her community for her unconventional lifestyle choices.
The psychiatrist specialized in treating deviates who struggled with compulsive behaviors.
In the 1950s, anyone who identified as a deviate was often shunned by society and forced to live in secret.
The activist argued that the term deviate was outdated and derogatory, and should no longer be used to describe individuals with non-traditional preferences.