Pronunciation: /pərˈvərt/

Definitions of pervert

noun a person whose sexual behavior is considered abnormal or unacceptable

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of pervert in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of pervert

past tense

perverted

plural

perverts

comparative

more perverted

superlative

most perverted

present tense

pervert

future tense

will pervert

perfect tense

have perverted

continuous tense

is perverting

singular

pervert

positive degree

perverted

infinitive

to pervert

gerund

perverting

participle

perverting

Origin and Evolution of pervert

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pervert' originated from the Latin word 'pervertere', meaning to overthrow or overturn.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pervert' has evolved to primarily refer to someone who has deviated from accepted behavior, especially in a sexual context. It has also taken on a more negative connotation, emphasizing a sense of moral corruption or depravity.