perverter

/ˈpərvɜːrtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that perverts something.

“The corrupt politician was exposed as a perverter of justice.”

2. verb

To corrupt or pervert something or someone.

“The new law was designed to prevent the perversion of children by predators.”

3. verb

To change the meaning or function of something in a way that is considered incorrect or improper.

“The artist’s work was often seen as a perversion of traditional styles.”

Synonyms

  • corrupter
  • perfidious

Antonyms

  • corrector
  • rectifier