pervert
Pervert (noun) means a person whose sexual behavior or interests are considered abnormal or unacceptable. Example: “The police arrested a pervert who had been following women home.”
How to use pervert
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a verb, to twist something away from its proper or intended use; as a noun, someone with deviant sexual behavior.
The noun sense is a strong, judgmental label — use carefully.
Word forms
perverted past tense, perverts plural, perverts singular
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The police arrested a _____ who had been following women home.
Etymology
From Old French pervertir, from Latin pervertere ("to turn about, overturn, corrupt"), from per- ("thoroughly") + vertere ("to turn").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pervert?
"pervert" (noun) means a person whose sexual behavior or interests are considered abnormal or unacceptable.
What is another word for pervert?
Other words for "pervert" include adulterate, corrupt, debauch, demoralize, detort, file.
What is the opposite of pervert?
Opposites of "pervert" include fortify, moralize, purify, rectify, reform, set aright.
What are the different meanings of pervert?
"pervert" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person whose sexual behavior or interests are considered abnormal or unacceptable; 2. To corrupt or distort something from its original or proper purpose.