perversion
NounUS[per-vur-zhuhn]/pɚˈvɝʒən/3 syllables
Synonyms:
sexual perversion
Open English WordNet
Noun (3)perversions
- a curve that reverses the direction of something“the tendrils of the plant exhibited perversion”“perversion also shows up in kinky telephone cords”Type of curve, curved shape
- an aberrant sexual practiceSynonyms: sexual perversionType of sexual activity, sexual practiceKinds paraphilia, sodomy, oral sex
- the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use)“it was a perversion of justice”Type of wrongdoing, wrongful conduct
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Per·ver′sion noun
Origin: L. perversio: cf. F. perversion. See Pervert.
The act of perverting, or the state of being perverted; a turning from truth or right; a diverting from the true intent or object; a change to something worse; a turning or applying to a wrong end or use. “Violations and perversions of the laws.” Francis, Baron Verulam Bacon
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54