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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

  • (..) That's not gonna happen. Subtitle by: DN You have to move... Thank you. Whoa, watch it pervert! It's okay Alan. He's just doing your inseam. It's getting very close to my shaft. All done. You can change now. (..)
    2009 The Hangover