perversive
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonperversive adjective
- unperversive adjective
Etymology
Origin of perversive
Example Sentences
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Decades later, the combination of dietary issues and disordered eating patterns is still a perversive challenge for many of us.
From Salon
The signal for the opening of such a perversive campaign was the passing of that iniquitous law to which was given the name of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy.
From Project Gutenberg
So too the separation of the "useful arts" from the "fine arts" is unjust to art and perversive of right appreciation.
From Project Gutenberg
But against any perversive doctrine we must in all honesty take a firm stand.
From Project Gutenberg
In the first place, this cult was said to exercise a corrupting influence perversive of piety.
From Project Gutenberg
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