perverted

• Qualifie ce qui est considéré comme anormal, contre nature ou moralement répréhensible, souvent dans un contexte sexuel, ou ce qui est détourné de sa nature originelle.

Describes something that is considered abnormal, unnatural, or morally wrong, often in a sexual context.

1. Sexually deviantC1formal

   Showing or appealing to unusual or socially unacceptable sexual tastes or behavior.

   Sexuellement déviant

   • The film was banned for its perverted content.
   • He was arrested for engaging in perverted acts.
   • The novel explores the mind of a perverted individual.

   Synonymesaberrantabnormaldebaucheddegeneratedepraveddeviantkinkysicktwistedunnatural

   Antonymeschasteinnocentmoralpurevirtuouswholesome

2. Misrepresented meaningC1formal

   Having an intended meaning altered or twisted in a misleading way.

   Sens déformé

   • The journalist gave a perverted version of the politician's speech.
   • His words were taken out of context and perverted by the media.
   • The translation was so poor it perverted the original message.

   Synonymescorrupteddistortedmisrepresentedtwistedwarped

   Antonymesaccuratefaithfulliteralstraightforward

3. Morally wrongC1formal

   Deviating from what is considered morally right, proper, or good.

   dépravé

   • The dictator's perverted sense of justice led to widespread suffering.
   • They engaged in perverted business practices to maximize profit.
   • His perverted logic justified cruelty in the name of order.

   Synonymesaberrantcorruptdegeneratedepraveddeviantevilimmoraliniquitoussinfultwistedvilewarpedwicked

   Antonymesmoralrighteousuprightvirtuouswholesome

• Corrompre, détourner de son sens, de son but ou de sa morale d'origine, ou altérer quelque chose de façon dévoyée.

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.

   pervertir (corrompre moralement)

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptdebasedebauchdegradedemoralizedepravelead astraypoisonseducesubverttaintvitiate

   Antonymescorrectedifyelevateimprovepurifyredeemuplift

2. Distort or misrepresentC1formal

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

   Pervertir, dénaturer (un sens)

   • 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.

   Synonymescontortdistortfalsifygarblemisinterpretmisrepresentmisstatetwistwarp

   Antonymesclarifyexplainilluminateinterpretrepresent

3. Misuse or misapplyC1formal

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

   Détourner (de son usage)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabusecorruptdistortdivertmisapplymisusesubverttwistwarp