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perverting

 

[ pษ™rหˆvษœหrtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moral corruption

Perverting refers to the act of altering something from its original course, meaning, or state into a distortion or corruption. This can apply to actions, ideas, or values that deviate from what is considered moral or acceptable. In a broader sense, it can also relate to the manipulation of information or facts for a misrepresented purpose. Perverting may have negative connotations, especially when used in relation to behavior that is seen as immoral or unethical.

Synonyms

corrupting, distorting, misrepresenting, twisting

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of perverting the truth in his statements.
  • The artist was criticized for perverting traditional styles.
  • The scandal was about perverting public trust.

Translations

Translations of the word "perverting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pervertendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅƒเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verderbend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merusak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพั‚ะฒะพั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perwersja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญชใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pervertir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pervirtiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bozmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™œ๊ณกํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูˆูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkreslovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skreslenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkrivljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒฌแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pervirtiendo

Etymology

The word 'pervert' originates from the Latin 'pervertere', which is a combination of 'per-', meaning 'away', and 'vertere', meaning 'to turn'. The term evolved into Middle English as 'pervertyn', which referred to a change or alteration that is often viewed negatively. Historically, 'pervert' has been used to describe actions or behaviors that deviate from accepted moral standards, particularly in relation to sexuality or ethical conduct. Over time, the meaning has expanded to include a more general sense of corruption or distortion of any original intention or purpose. The transition from a neutral term describing alteration to one carrying primarily negative connotations reflects societal changes in views on morality, ethics, and behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,540 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.