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单词 perversion
释义

perversion

noun

per·​ver·​sion pər-ˈvər-zhən How to pronounce perversion (audio)
-shən
1
: the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
2
: a perverted form
especially : an aberrant sexual practice or interest especially when habitual

Synonyms

  • abjection
  • corruption
  • corruptness
  • debasement
  • debauchery
  • decadence
  • decadency
  • degeneracy
  • degenerateness
  • degeneration
  • degradation
  • demoralization
  • depravity
  • dissipatedness
  • dissipation
  • dissoluteness
  • libertinage
  • libertinism
  • pervertedness
  • rakishness
  • turpitude
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Example Sentences

They fought against perversion of the health-care system. claimed that rap and rock music were responsible for the perversion of the nation's young people
Recent Examples on the Web The result has been a perversion of the law’s original intention and a weaponization of NEPA from groups on both sides of the aisle. Brentan Alexander, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The theory coalesced around this narrative: Q was alerting citizens of a global cabal of political leaders and celebrities who participated in trafficking children for reasons both of perversion and nutrition. Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2022 Watergate ended with an overwhelming majority—including most congressional Republicans—rejecting Nixon’s lies and his perversion of justice. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 23 June 2022 In the world of Diablo, anything and everyone is susceptible to perversion. Gene Park, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 LaGanga’s son has been covertly harassing a fellow student and, with weird sadism, LaGanga manages to blame Gordon for the kid’s perversion. John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 June 2022 Those Russians who are speaking out against the perversion of their country and their rights by the tyrant who calls himself their president are deserving of the same respect. Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 3 Mar. 2022 There’s a satisfying catharsis in The Boys’ perversion of classic comic superheroes. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 3 June 2022 All terrorism poses a threat, no matter what political agenda, ideological perversion, or mental instability inspires the consequent violence. The Editors, National Review, 19 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

perversion

noun

per·​ver·​sion pər-ˈvər-zhən, -shən How to pronounce perversion (audio)
1
: the action of perverting or the condition of being perverted
2
: an aberrant sexual practice or interest especially when habitual

perversion

noun

1
as in corruptness
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior claimed that rap and rock music were responsible for the perversion of the nation's young people

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • corruptness
  • degradation
  • dissoluteness
  • corruption
  • debasement
  • turpitude
  • abjection
  • sinfulness
  • decadency
  • degeneracy
  • decadence
  • libertinage
  • evil
  • depravity
  • demoralization
  • libertinism
  • debauchery
  • immorality
  • dissipation
  • pervertedness
  • villainy
  • rakishness
  • degeneration
  • wickedness
  • degenerateness
  • dissipatedness
  • filth
  • squalor
  • gangrene
  • rot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • morality
  • virtue
  • goodness
  • righteousness
2
as in misuse
incorrect or improper use if there's a hidden charge for the service, then that's a perversion of the word "free"

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • misuse
  • abuse
  • misapplication
  • misusage
  • destruction
  • wrecking
  • corruption
  • misemployment
  • mismanagement
  • misutilization
  • mistreatment
  • spoiling
  • prostitution
  • debasement
  • mishandling
  • maltreatment
  • profanation
  • desecration
  • ill-usage
  • ill-treatment
  • mismanaging
  • damage
  • ruin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • application
  • employment
  • use
  • utilization
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