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verb

Definitions

1. To turn another way; to divert.

   Synonyms:divertsteerveer

2. To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure

   Example: How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?

   Synonyms:corruptlead astray

3. To misapply, misuse, use for a nefarious purpose

   Example: He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain.

   Synonyms:misapplymisuse

4. To misinterpret designedly.

   Example: pervert one's words

   Synonyms:twist