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Meaning of perverse

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

perverse

Pronunciation:/pəˈvɜːs//pɚˈvɝs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

  2. Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.

  3. (of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.