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[ verb ] lose clarity or turn aside esp. from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

Synonyms

divagate wander stray

Examples

"She always digresses when telling a story" "her mind wanders" "Don't digress when you give a lecture"

Used in print

(Dale L. Womble, "Functional Marriage Course...)

One might digress at this point and speculate that if it is `` wise '' to create special sections for special status , then why not a special section for women pregnant before marriage , and one for 44 - year-old men with teenage children , and_so_on .

Related terms

tell diversion digression

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[ verb ] wander from a direct or straight course

Related terms

deviate straggle

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