Definition of Pervert

1. Verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. "Corrupt the morals"


2. Noun. A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior.

3. Verb. Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive. "Don't twist my words"
Exact synonyms: Convolute, Sophisticate, Twist, Twist Around
Generic synonyms: Denote, Refer
Derivative terms: Sophistication, Sophistication, Twist, Twisting

4. Verb. Change the inherent purpose or function of something. "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
Exact synonyms: Abuse, Misuse
Specialized synonyms: Fracture, Take In Vain
Generic synonyms: Expend, Use
Derivative terms: Abuse, Misuse, Perversion

Definition of Pervert

1. v. t. To turnanother way; to divert.

2. v. i. To become perverted; to take the wrong course.

3. n. One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error, especially in religion; -- opposed to convert. See the Synonym of Convert.

Definition of Pervert

1. Noun. (dated) One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error; one who has turned to a twisted sense of values or morals. ¹

2. Noun. A sexually perverted person. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To turn another way; to divert. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To turn from truth, rectitude, or propriety; to divert from a right use, end, or way; to lead astray; to corrupt ¹

5. Verb. To misapply; to misinterpret designedly. ¹

6. Verb. (intransitive) To become perverted; to take the wrong course. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pervert

1. to turn away from the right course of action [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Pervert

1. One who practices perversions. See: deviant. (05 Mar 2000)

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