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Definition of Pervert
1. Verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. "Corrupt the morals"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Carnalise, Carnalize, Sensualise, Sensualize, Infect, Lead Astray, Lead Off, Poison, Bastardise, Bastardize, Suborn
Derivative terms: Corruptible, Corruption, Corruptive, Debasement, Debauch, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Profanation, Subversion
2. Noun. A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior.
Specialized synonyms: Fetishist, Masochist, Nympho, Nymphomaniac, Child Molester, Paederast, Pederast, Paedophile, Pedophile, Sadist, Sadomasochist, Lech, Lecher, Letch, Satyr, Bugger, Sod, Sodomist, Sodomite
Generic synonyms: Miscreant, Reprobate
Derivative terms: Degenerate, Deviant, Deviate, Deviate
3. Verb. Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive. "Don't twist my words"
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"
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)