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perversion

1 of 1noun
/pərˈvɜrʒən/
Forms:perversions
1

the act of corrupting the original state of something

  • The perversion of history in the textbook distorted the real events that occurred.
  • Some saw the company’s practices as a perversion of fair business ethics.
  • The novel critiques the perversion of justice by those in power.
  • The perversion of the law for personal gain undermined the trust of the public.
  • His actions were seen as a perversion of the principles the organization was founded on.
2

an unacceptable sexual behavior

  • The counselor warned against engaging in perversion, as it can have long-lasting psychological effects.
  • The film depicted a character whose actions were a clear example of sexual perversion.
  • He was arrested for his involvement in a criminal act of perversion that harmed others.
  • Many people viewed the act as a form of perversion, which went against societal norms.
  • Her strict moral beliefs led her to condemn any form of sexual perversion.
3

a curve that reverses the direction of something