pervert

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
  2. verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
  3. verb practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

Etymology

From Old French pervertir, itself from the Latin pervertō.

In classic literature

Synonyms

deviant, deviate, degenerate

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