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deviation(noun, move, change, turn, line)
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diversion(noun, change, turn, note, shift)
11
digression(noun, change, set, line, approach)
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refraction(noun, deviation, ricochet, bending)
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divergence(noun, change, turn, note, shift)
9
shift(noun, move, change, set, turn)
8
deflexion(noun, state, quality, ability, curvature)
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aberration(noun, change, shift, difference, breach)
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bending(noun, turn, twist, round, lean)
7
departure(noun, change, turn, note, shift)
7
variation(noun, move, change, set, line)
6
bend(noun, move, change, set, turn)
6
declination(noun, change, shift, difference, inclination)
6
divagation(noun, note, departure, deviation, discrepancy)
6
slope(noun, inclination, grade, slant, tilt)
6
turn(noun, move, change, set, line)
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warp(noun, twist, branch, deviation, double)
5
swerve(noun, line, approach, shift, difference)
4
angle(noun, turn, twist, round, lean)
4
crook(noun, turn, twist, round, lean)
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