Pervert (Verb)
Meaning 1
Change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; "Don't twist my words".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The constant exposure to violent video games can pervert the impressionable minds of children and lead them to aggressive behavior.
- His enemies accused him of trying to pervert the youth with radical ideologies that challenged the traditional values of society.
- The priest was accused of attempting to pervert the morals of his young parishioners with impure thoughts and indecent actions.
- Excessive indulgence in luxurious lifestyles can pervert one's perception of what is truly important in life.
- Some critics argue that certain types of media can pervert the natural instincts of young people and lead them down a path of destruction.