PERVERTING Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

perverting

verb

present participle of pervert

as in distorting

to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of that summary really perverts the other candidate's views on taxes

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as in corrupting

to lower in character, dignity, or quality a movie that perverted the Bible story by reveling in the sinners' lewd behavior until just before the moment of divine retribution

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as in abusing

to put to a bad or improper use accused of perverting the Internal Revenue Service by using it to harass political opponents

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Recent Examples of perverting The trial collapsed after the journalist was found to have tampered with evidence (he was later convicted of perverting the course of justice). — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 June 2026 He was also found guilty of perverting the court of justice. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026 The brand, which was based on changing the status quo and perverting common ideas, was a success and Babenzien learned how to build a business. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025

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But the current state of geopolitics appears to be distorting what being open means.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
China’s aircraft engineers have warned that artificial intelligence could feed false data into military intelligence, potentially distorting the design and operation of advanced weapons.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of distorting

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And by engaging with these powerful militaries, the group reinforced its self-image as a major regional player that was uniquely capable of liberating the Muslim world from corrupting American and Israeli influence.

— April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
Gadgets with screens of any size have long been allegedly melting, rotting, and/or corrupting the brains of youths for decades.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

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But a recent uptick in both national and Chicago area police abusing Flock cameras has heightened residents’ concerns about their privacy, security and whether the technology’s public safety benefits ultimately outweigh its risks.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Leo won't get a glimpse of the mosaics by an ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women adorning the façade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of abusing

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Settlement talks collapsed in late August after Bonta accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting their discussions.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
At that public meeting, several parents said Adams should have been fired for misleading them and misrepresenting the condition of the Earl Warren ATP facilities.

— Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of misrepresenting

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Stalter made a statement with her look at the 2025 Emmys, too, subverting the event’s formal dress code.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Ouweleen, who took over the top job following the retirement of longtime leader Mike Lazzo in 2022, stressed that the network retains its commitment to subverting expectations even as formats change.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of subverting

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The charges represent an example of law enforcement officers allegedly misusing license plate camera readers for personal use -- a trend around the country.

— Jack Date, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
As the Eastpointe City Council voted to terminate its contract with Flock cameras, officials say two police department employees were under investigation for allegedly misusing the technology.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of misusing

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The study showed that adding synthetic, non-canonical amino acids called azatryptophans to plastic-degrading enzymes (PETases) can break the trade-off between catalytic activity and thermal stability.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Simply douse it with mildly alkaline water, and the polymer begins degrading, breaking down within minutes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of degrading

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Already, many import-dependent countries face shortages, fiscal pressure, and in some cases a difficult choice between cutting fuel subsidies and risking unrest or maintaining them and further weakening public finances.

— RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
Long-range seasonal guidance analyzed by Severe Weather Europe shows the stratospheric circulation potentially weakening during January and February.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

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