perverted; perverting; perverts
Definition of pervert
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
b
: to cause to turn aside or away from what is generally done or accepted : misdirect
2a
: to divert to a wrong end or purpose : misuse
b
: to twist the meaning or sense of : misinterpret
pervert
nounDefinition of pervert (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that has been perverted
specifically
: one given to some form of sexual perversion
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