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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

  • (..) Derek. STACEY: Fucking pervert, Dan. - Jesus, what the fuck are you thinking? There's a black guy outside. He's breaking into your car. DEREK: How long's he been there? - I don't know. (..)
    1998 American History X