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Plural
perversions
1
the act of corrupting the original state of something
- The perversion of history in the textbook distorted the real events that occurred.
- Some saw the company’s practices as a perversion of fair business ethics.
- The novel critiques the perversion of justice by those in power.
- The perversion of the law for personal gain undermined the trust of the public.
- His actions were seen as a perversion of the principles the organization was founded on.
2
an unacceptable sexual behavior
- The counselor warned against engaging in perversion, as it can have long-lasting psychological effects.
- The film depicted a character whose actions were a clear example of sexual perversion.
- He was arrested for his involvement in a criminal act of perversion that harmed others.
- Many people viewed the act as a form of perversion, which went against societal norms.
- Her strict moral beliefs led her to condemn any form of sexual perversion.
Synonyms:
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a curve that reverses the direction of something