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perverted

adjective
1
Twisted away from what is normal, correct, or moral.
"The scandal revealed a perverted sense of justice within the department."
2
Relating to sexual behavior considered abnormal or deviant.
"The messages he sent were disturbing and perverted."

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In plain EnglishDistorted from what's normal or right — often specifically about sexual deviance.

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more perverted comparative, most perverted superlative

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Etymology

From pervert + the past-participle ending -ed.

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