Definitions

1. adjective

Having a strong and unreasonable desire to do something bad or wrong; wicked or immoral.

“The court found him guilty of a perverse act of vandalism.”

2. noun

A person who has a perverse nature or tendency.

“The therapist worked with clients who had perverse tendencies.”

3. verb

To twist or turn something in a wrong or unnatural way.

“The perverse critics twisted the artist’s intentions.”

4. verb

To corrupt or taint something in a way that is morally wrong.

“The perverse influence of the corrupt politician.”