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