derve

/ˈdɜrv/ or /ˈdɔrv/

Definitions

1. verb

to give way to a strong and uncontrolled emotion; to behave in a wild or uncontrolled manner

“The crowd began to derve when they heard the news.”

2. noun

a deviation or departure from a course, especially a moral one

“Her derve from the truth was evident in her apology.”

Synonyms

  • deviate
  • stray
  • swerve

Antonyms

  • comply
  • conform