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pervert
noun
verb
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
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ˈpəːvəːt
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noun
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
verb
change the inherent purpose or function of something
“Don't abuse the system”
verb
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
“Don't twist my words”
verb
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
“debauch the young people with wine and women”
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Don't abuse the system
The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers
Don't twist my words
debauch the young people with wine and women
Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
Do school counselors subvert young children?
corrupt the morals
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