pervert

Definition

  • verb: to change (something good) so that it is no longer what it was or should be
  • verb: to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right
  • synonyms: corrupt, deprave, degrade

Examples

  • She was convicted of 'perverting justice' [=('US') 'obstructing justice'] for lying to the police.

  • movies that 'pervert' the minds of young people by glorifying violence

  • They 'perverted' the truth to help further their careers.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, hopefully you're all done with that. Although, I gotta warn you, lot of cancer doctors, big assholes. - Really? - Yeah. And brain surgeons, huge perverts. While they're doing this, a little bit of that. Hey. Thank you. When can I see you again? (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits