perverted

adjective
UK: /pəˈvɜː.tɪd/
US: /pɚˈvɝː.t̬ɪd/

  1. Changed from what is normal or natural; distorted or corrupted.

    1. His mind is perverted, and he can't see things clearly.
    2. The original meaning of the ritual has been perverted over time by commercial interests.

  2. Morally wrong or sexually deviant.

    1. That is a perverted idea; it's not right at all.
    2. He was accused of having perverted desires and engaging in inappropriate behavior online.

Synonyms

deviant corrupt distorted warped
perverted verb

  1. To change something so that it is not what it was or should be; to distort.

    1. They perverted the truth to win the case.
    2. The media can pervert public opinion through biased reporting practices that are harmful.

  2. To corrupt someone or something morally.

    1. The system perverted him, making him cruel.
    2. The love of money, some say, perverted his soul; he became a greedy man.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perverted" in English means: Changed from what is normal or natural; distorted or corrupted., Morally wrong or sexually deviant..

The phonetic transcription of "perverted" is /pəˈvɜː.tɪd/ in British English and /pɚˈvɝː.t̬ɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perverted": deviant, corrupt, distorted, warped.

Example usage of "perverted": "His mind is perverted, and he can't see things clearly.". More examples on the page.