perverse
/pɚvˈɝs/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
adjective
- marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
“took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans” - resistant to guidance or discipline
“Mary Mary quite contrary” - deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
“depraved criminals”
Synonyms for perverse
Words that rhyme with perverse
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