Deviance Definition & Meaning

deviance
noun
  1. a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  2. deviate behavior

"Deviance" in song lyrics

See how deviance is used in real songs:

  • "sociology define deviance"
    AOL — AOL
  • "major forms and theoretical causes of social deviance"
    AOL — AOL
  • "underprivileged deviance"
    AOL — AOL

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