PERVERT Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word pervert. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| corrupt | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • lacking in integrity • not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive adjective satellite • containing errors or alterations • touched by rot or decay verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence • place under suspicion or cast doubt upon • alter from the original | ||||||
| misuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • improper or excessive use verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||
| twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||
| divert | verbv | |||||
verb • turn aside; turn away from • send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion • withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions | ||||||
| misapply | verbv | |||||
verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly | ||||||
| steer | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an indication of potential opportunity • castrated bull verb • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • direct (oneself) somewhere • be a guiding or motivating force or drive | ||||||
| veer | verbv | |||||
verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • shift to a clockwise direction | ||||||
| perv | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • A pervert. verb • To stare at others in a perverted manner, especially whilst thinking sexual thoughts about them. | ||||||
| lead astray | verbv | |||||
verb • teach immoral behavior to • lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions • cause someone to believe an untruth | ||||||
| abuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively | ||||||
| convolute | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • rolled longitudinally upon itself verb • curl, wind, or twist together • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive | ||||||
| debase | verbv | |||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lower in value by increasing the base-metal content • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | ||||||
| debauch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | ||||||
| degenerate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior adjective satellite • unrestrained by convention or morality verb • grow progressively worse | ||||||
| demoralise | verbv | |||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted | ||||||
| demoralize | verbv | |||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted • confuse or put into disorder | ||||||
| deprave | verbv | |||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | ||||||
| deviant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior adjective satellite • markedly different from an accepted norm | ||||||
| deviate | verbv | |||||
noun • a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior adjective satellite • markedly different from an accepted norm verb • turn aside; turn away from • be at variance with; be out of line with • cause to turn away from a previous or expected course | ||||||
| misdirect | verbv | |||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions • put a wrong address on | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For PERVERT
Alternatives for CORRUPT
- crooked
- bribable
- corruptible
- deceitful
- degenerate
- depraved
- despicable
- dishonest
- disreputable
- fraudulent
- immoral
- iniquitous
- malevolent
- malign
- nefarious
- perverted
- rotten
- scandalous
- sinister
- sordid
- unethical
- unscrupulous
- untrustworthy
- venal
- vile
- villainous
- wicked
- corrupted
- bribe
- buy
- cloud
- debase
- debauch
- defile
- demoralise
- demoralize
- deprave
- misdirect
- profane
- spoil
- subvert
- sully
- taint
- tainted
- vitiate