perversion

[per-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn]

noun

1. the act of perverting.

2. the state of being perverted. perverted.

3. a perverted perverted form of something.

4. any of various means of obtaining sexual gratification that are generally regarded as being abnormal.

5. Pathology.,  a change to what is unnatural or abnormal.

   a perversion of function or structure.

perversion

/ pəˈvɜːʃən /

noun

1. any abnormal means of obtaining sexual satisfaction

2. the act of perverting or the state of being perverted

3. a perverted form or usage

Other Word Forms

• nonperversion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of perversion¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin perversiōn- (stem of perversiō ). See perverse, -ion

Example Sentences

Lost Cause mythology relies on perversions of holiness to spread its hateful propaganda.

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For years, his perversions have been an obsession among those, mainly on the right, who believe a “deep state” cover-up has protected the rich and powerful who partnered with women procured by Epstein.

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"It was never going to end well, and his downfall was inevitable. Eventually his lies caught up with him and he is now facing the consequences of his deceit, and his perversions."

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Redford derided not only crookedness but the perversion of procedure and hard work that resulted in the privileged mounting their success on the backs of others.

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Senator Patty Murray, D-Wash., called the arrests a “gross abuse of federal resources” and a “disturbing perversion of justice.”

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