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pervert

/'p/@/r,v/@/rt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

    noun.person

    Synonyms degenerate deviant deviate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error, especially in religion; -- opposed to <i>convert</i>. See the Synonym of <u>Convert</u>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

    verb.social

    Synonyms corrupt debase debauch demoralise demoralize deprave misdirect profane subvert vitiate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

    verb.communication

    Synonyms convolute sophisticate twist twist around

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. change the inherent purpose or function of something

    verb.change

    Synonyms abuse misuse

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To turnanother way; to divert.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  5. To become perverted; to take the wrong course.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

perversedlyperverselyperversenessperversionperversityperversivepervertedperverterpervertiblepervestigatepervestigationpervial

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