pervert

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, deren Verhalten, besonders im sexuellen Bereich, von der gesellschaftlichen Norm abweicht oder als unakzeptabel gilt. Es kann auch allgemein eine Person meinen, die etwas in unangemessener oder verdrehter Weise verändert oder missbraucht.

A noun referring to a person whose behavior, especially sexual behavior, is considered deviant or unacceptable by societal norms.

1. Person with deviant behaviorC1formal

   An individual whose actions, especially sexual ones, are considered abnormal or unacceptable by societal standards.

   Perverser

   • The police arrested a known pervert in the park.
   • He was labeled a pervert for his inappropriate behavior.
   • The community was shocked to discover a pervert living among them.

   Synonymedegeneratedeviantfreakweirdo

• Etwas in seiner ursprünglichen Bedeutung, Absicht oder moralischen Ordnung verfälschen, entstellen oder verdrehen; jemanden sittlich verderben oder zu abweichendem Verhalten verleiten.

A verb meaning to distort, corrupt, or lead astray from the original or intended meaning, purpose, or moral standard.

1. Corrupt morallyC1formal

   To lead someone away from what is considered morally right or good; to deprave or debase.

   moralisch verderben

   • The corrupt leader tried to pervert the young minds with his propaganda.
   • Some argue that violent video games can pervert the values of children.
   • He was accused of trying to pervert the course of justice.

   Synonymecorruptdebasedebauchdegradedemoralizedepravelead astraypoisonseducesubverttaintvitiate

   Antonymecorrectedifyelevateimprovepurifyredeemuplift

2. Distort or misrepresentC1formal

   To change the meaning of something, often deliberately, in order to mislead or deceive.

   Verzerren

   • The journalist perverted the facts to create a sensational story.
   • They perverted the original intent of the law for their own gain.
   • Do not pervert my words; I never said anything of the sort.

   Synonymecontortdistortfalsifygarblemisinterpretmisrepresentmisstatetwistwarp

   Antonymeclarifyexplainilluminateinterpretrepresent

3. Misuse or misapplyC1formal

   To change the inherent purpose or function of something, often for a wrong or harmful end.

   Verfälschen

   • The company perverted the system designed to help the poor.
   • He perverted his scientific knowledge to create dangerous weapons.
   • The artist's vision was perverted by commercial interests.

   Synonymeabusecorruptdistortdivertmisapplymisusesubverttwistwarp