digress Synonyms

digress Meaning

Wordnet

digress (v)

lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

wander from a direct or straight course

Webster

digress (v. i.)

To step or turn aside; to deviate; to swerve; especially, to turn aside from the main subject of attention, or course of argument, in writing or speaking.

To turn aside from the right path; to transgress; to offend.

Webster

digress (n.)

Digression.

FAQs About the word digress

lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking, wander from a direct or straig

wander, stray, deviate, gab,chatter, chat, ramble, rattle, waffle, jabber

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The politician digressed from his main argument to talk about his personal life.

The teacher digressed into a discussion about the history of the English language.

The student digressed from her topic to ask a question about the professor's research.

The speaker digressed to tell a funny story about his childhood.