aberrate

/æbəˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to go or wander astray; to deviate from the normal or expected course

“The tourists got lost in the woods and began to aberrate from the trail.”

2. verb

to wander or stray, especially in one’s thoughts or behavior

“He has been aberrating from reality after losing his job.”

3. verb

to be irregular or abnormal in growth, development, or function

“The doctor said that the child’s teeth were aberrating at an alarming rate.”

Synonyms

  • deviate
  • err
  • stray

Antonyms

  • comply
  • conform