Perversion

Pronunciation: /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

Perversion (noun)

  1. a change from good to bad behavior or thinking, often seen as morally wrong.
  2. an incorrect or twisted version of something, especially an idea or statement.
  3. unusual or unacceptable sexual behavior or interest.

Examples

  • The leader's actions were seen as a perversion of justice.
  • Some argue that greed is a perversion of human nature.

Common collocations: perversion of justice, moral perversion, perversion of truth, linguistic perversion, sexual perversion

Synonyms of Perversion

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Perversion

  • describing standard or expected behavior
  • adhering to accepted standards or norms