di·gress (d -gr s , d -)intr.v. di·gressed, di·gress·ing, di·gress·es To turn aside, especially from the main subject in writing or speaking; stray. See Synonyms at swerve.
[Latin d gred , d gress- : d -, dis-, apart; see dis- + grad , to go; see ghredh- in Indo-European roots.] |
digress Verb to depart from the main subject in speech or writing [Latin digressus turned aside] digression n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Verb | 1. | digress - lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking; "She always digresses when telling a story"; "her mind wanders"; "Don't digress when you give a lecture"tell - let something be known; "Tell them that you will be late" | | 2. | digress - wander from a direct or straight course |
digress verb wander, drift, stray, depart, ramble, meander, diverge, deviate, turn aside, be diffuse, expatiate, go off at a tangent, get off the point or subject
Translations digress [daɪˈgrɛs] vi to digress from → apartarse de
digress [daɪˈgrɛs] vi to digress from → s'écarter de, s'éloigner de
digress [daɪˈgrɛs] vi to digress (from) → abschweifen (von)
digress [daɪˈgrɛs] vi to digress from → divagare da
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