Pervert

/pərˈvɜrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who has abnormal or unwholesome sexual desires.

The story revolves around a detective tracking down a notorious pervert in the city.

A person who practices perversion in thought or behavior.

She refused to engage with anyone she considered a pervert after the incident.

verb

To alter or corrupt something from its original course, meaning, or state.

The media can sometimes pervert the truth to fit their narrative.

To lead someone away from what is considered right, good, or true.

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.

a person with deviant sexual perversions.

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

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

She pervs out on watching those creepy horror movies.