pervert
/pərˈvɜrt/
verb
- To change something from its original purpose or meaning, especially in a harmful or dishonest way.
- The lawyer tried to pervert the truth by hiding important evidence.
- Some companies pervert the idea of charity by using it only for tax benefits.
- The dictator perverted the justice system to punish his enemies.
- To lead someone away from what is considered normal or morally correct.
- Bad company can pervert a person's sense of right and wrong.
- The corrupt official perverted the young intern with promises of easy money.
- The propaganda was designed to pervert the minds of the public.
noun
- A person whose behavior, especially sexual behavior, is considered abnormal or unacceptable by society.
- The newspaper called him a pervert for his inappropriate actions.
- The community was shocked to learn that their neighbor was a convicted pervert.
- In the story, the villain is a dangerous pervert who preys on the innocent.
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