Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perversities
noun
/pərˈvɜːsɪtiz/
Definition
The quality of being perverse; a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable manner.
Examples
- His perversities often led to conflicts with his peers.
- She found amusement in the perversities of human behavior.
- The novel explores the dark perversities of society.
Meaning
Perversities refer to actions, thoughts, or behaviors that deviate from what is considered moral or reasonable, often chosen for the sake of being contrary or irrational.
Synonyms
- deviations
- aberrations
- anomalies
- wickedness
- perversions
