perverted
[ per-vur-tid ]
/ pərˈvɜr tɪd /
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adjective
Pathology. changed to or being of an unnatural or abnormal kind: a perverted interest in death.
turned from what is right; wicked; misguided; distorted.
affected with or caused by perversion.
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British Dictionary definitions for perverted
perverted
/ (pəˈvɜːtɪd) /
adjective
deviating greatly from what is regarded as normal or right; distorted
of or practising sexual perversion
incorrectly interpreted
Derived forms of perverted
pervertedly, adverbpervertedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for perverted
perverted
[ pər-vûr′tĭd ]
adj.
Deviating from what is considered normal or correct.
Of, relating to, or practicing sexual perversion.
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