perversion
/pərˈvɜːrʒən/
noun
- The act of changing something from its original purpose or meaning, often in a harmful or unnatural way.
- The perversion of scientific facts for political gain is dangerous.
- The dictator's rule was a perversion of justice.
- Some see the use of the song in that commercial as a perversion of the artist's original intent.
- Sexual behavior that is considered abnormal or deviant by societal standards.
- The book explores themes of sexual perversion in Victorian society.
- The psychologist studied various forms of sexual perversion.
- The court case involved allegations of perversion and abuse.
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