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perverse
adjective
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
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pɚˈvɝs
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adjective
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
“depraved criminals”
adjective
resistant to guidance or discipline
“Mary, Mary, quite contrary”
adjective
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
“took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans”
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depraved criminals
a perverted sense of loyalty
the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat
Mary, Mary, quite contrary
an obstinate child with a violent temper
a perverse mood
wayward behavior
took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans
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