 digress |
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| 1. | [ 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" |
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| Related terms: | tell diversion digression | |
| 2. | [ verb ] wander from a direct or straight course | |
| Synonyms: | straggle stray depart sidetrack | |
| Related terms: | deviate straggle | |
| Similar spelling: |
digressive digression disgorge disrespect disgrace degressive |
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