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straying
[/ˈstreɪɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
desviar-se, afastar-se
1.
Moving away from an intended path or course
The dog was straying from the path.
O cão estava se desviando do caminho.
2.
Deviating from an expected standard, topic, or behavior
He was straying from the main point of the discussion.
Ele estava se desviando do ponto principal da discussão.
3.
Wandering or roaming without purpose
The sheep were straying across the field.
As ovelhas estavam vagando pelo campo.
4.
Being unfaithful in a relationship
He accused her of straying from their marriage.
Ele a acusou de ser infiel ao casamento.
Synonyms
wandering
deviating
diverging
roaming
drifting
Antonyms
staying
remaining
adhering
following
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desviando-se, afastando-se
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desviando, fugindo
Often used with emphasis on leaving or escaping
Portugal
afastando-se, desviando-se
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
straying from the path
straying off course
straying from the straight and narrow
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