Meaning & Definition of word "Pervert"

Pervert

/pərˈvɜrt/

1. A person who has abnormal or unwholesome sexual desires.
- Example: The story revolves around a detective tracking down a notorious pervert in the city.
2. A person who practices perversion in thought or behavior.
- Example: She refused to engage with anyone she considered a pervert after the incident.

1. To alter or corrupt something from its original course, meaning, or state.
- Example: The media can sometimes pervert the truth to fit their narrative.
2. To lead someone away from what is considered right, good, or true.
- Example: He feared that bad influences would pervert his child's moral development.

Middle English 'perverten', from Latin 'pervertere', meaning 'to turn completely around'.

pervert justice:

to act in a way that undermines justice.

pervert the course of history:

to change the natural development of historical events.

perverted sense of humor:

a humor that is viewed as socially inappropriate or offensive.

perversion:

an alteration of something from its original meaning or state.

perverted:

deviating from what is considered moral or normal.

perverse:

showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable.

Meaning: a person with deviant sexual perversions.

Example Sentence: He's such a perv for always making those inappropriate jokes.

Meaning: to twistedly enjoy something in a way that is socially frowned upon.

Example Sentence: She pervs out on watching those creepy horror movies.