Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perversion

noun
/pərˈvɜrʒən/
Definition
The act of turning away from what is normal or expected, leading to something that is corrupted or distorted.
Examples
  • The perversion of justice is a serious concern in any society.
  • Some view extreme tastes in art as a form of perversion.
  • His actions were seen as a perversion of the original intent of the law.
Meaning
Perversion involves a deviation from what is generally accepted or understood, often implying a moral or ethical corruption.
Synonyms
  • deviation
  • corruption
  • distortion
  • aberration
  • perversion