pervert

/pˈɝvɚt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

verb

1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
   “debauch the young people with wine and women”
2. practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
   “Don't twist my words”
3. change the inherent purpose or function of something
   “Don't abuse the system”

Synonyms for pervert

• deviant
• deviate
• degenerate
• corrupt
• subvert
• demoralize
• demoralise
• debauch
• debase
• profane
• vitiate
• deprave
• misdirect
• twist
• twist around
• convolute
• sophisticate
• misuse
• abuse