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Pervert
01
someone who behaves in a way that is not socially acceptable, especially in a sexual way
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
perverts
Examples
Nobody wanted to be alone with a pervert.
to pervert
01
to change something so it no longer serves its original purpose
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
pervert
3rd person singular
perverts
Past simple
perverted
Past participle
perverted
Examples
The regime tried to pervert history by rewriting the textbooks.
02
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
03
to influence someone in a way that leads them to behave or think in an immoral manner
Examples
The propaganda used by the regime sought to pervert the minds of the younger generation.
