pervertedness

noun

as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior once hailed as a champion of the downtrodden, the cult leader is now remembered for his unspeakable pervertedness

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  1. degradation
  2. corruption
Noun
  • Such validation prevents knowledge base degradation affecting future business decisions.
    — Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Water quality and degradation of lawns or golf courses are also common.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of degradation
Noun
  • His priorities include stopping corruption in Congress, making housing more affordable, protecting public lands, defending the Second Amendment and strengthening public schools, according to his website.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • For years, Deborah Witzburg sounded the loudest alarm when uncovering hundreds of cases of corruption and fraud inside Chicago city government.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of corruption
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“Pervertedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervertedness. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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