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Meaning & Definition of Pervert in English

English

Pervert

/pərvərt/

noun

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

synonym:
  • pervert,
  • deviant,
  • deviate,
  • degenerate

verb

1. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

  • "Debauch the young people with wine and women"
  • "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"
  • "Do school counselors subvert young children?"
  • "Corrupt the morals"
synonym:
  • corrupt,
  • pervert,
  • subvert,
  • demoralize,
  • demoralise,
  • debauch,
  • debase,
  • profane,
  • vitiate,
  • deprave,
  • misdirect

2. Practice sophistry

  • Change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
  • "Don't twist my words"
synonym:
  • twist,
  • twist around,
  • pervert,
  • convolute,
  • sophisticate

3. Change the inherent purpose or function of something

  • "Don't abuse the system"
  • "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
synonym:
  • pervert,
  • misuse,
  • abuse