Pronunciation: /pərˈvərt/
noun a person whose sexual behavior is considered abnormal or unacceptable
A1 He is a pervert who likes to spy on people.
A2 The pervert was arrested for exposing himself in public.
B1 The neighbors suspected him of being a pervert due to his strange behavior.
B2 The pervert was caught watching inappropriate videos on his phone.
C1 The renowned author shocked everyone when he was exposed as a pervert.
C2 The investigation revealed that the CEO was a pervert who harassed his employees.
verb to lead someone away from what is considered right, natural, or acceptable behavior
A1 He perverts the truth by twisting facts.
A2 She perverted the recipe by adding too much salt.
B1 The criminal perverted the course of justice by tampering with evidence.
B2 The politician was accused of perverting the democratic process.
C1 The cult leader perverted the minds of his followers with his twisted ideology.
C2 The artist's controversial performance piece sought to pervert societal norms and challenge perceptions.
formal The man was accused of being a pervert after he was caught spying on his neighbors.
informal Dude, that guy is such a pervert, always making inappropriate comments.
slang I heard he's a total perv, always hitting on younger girls.
figurative His obsession with control borders on being a psychological pervert.
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