PERVERT

/ˈpəːvəːt/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 14

Definition

  1. noun a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior. — synonyms: deviant, deviate, degenerate
  2. verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. — synonyms: corrupt, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate
  3. verb practice sophistry. — synonyms: twist, twist_around, convolute, sophisticate
  4. verb change the inherent purpose or function of something. — synonyms: misuse, abuse

Examples

  • “Those perverts were trying to spy on us while we changed clothes!”
  • “How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?”
  • “He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain.”

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