English dictionary
pervert
nounPronunciation
ˈpəːvəːt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
verb
- change the inherent purpose or function of something
verb
- practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
verb
- corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example sentences
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