Argot for the layman's meaning of deviate.

Inflected Forms(s):

Deviating (adjective), Deviation (noun), Deviated (past tense), Deviates (current tense)

Comments:

This is just a naming adaptation for the Self-defense Techniques using the same meaning as the layman's definition. In this case, to wander from an original line or path of travel.

Technically, this is not an argot, but is included because it is a word used in the naming of the Self-defense Techniques; and therefore included for clarification.

Synonym(s):

Deflecting, Detour

Opposite(s):

Crushing, Piercing, Prong, Spear, Squeezing, Striking, Sword

Related Definition(s):

Compensate, Line, Path, Target

Related Term(s):

Body Mechanics, Line of Travel, Path of Travel

Related Self-Defense Technique(s):

Fatal Deviation