perversely

Meanings

• adjective, adverb

  acting in a contrary or opposite manner to what is normal, reasonable, or expected

  - "His perverse behavior made it difficult for him to make friends."
  - "Despite her pleas, he continued to act perversely."
  - "The perverse nature of the experiment was both fascinating and disturbing."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perversely
reversely , perseverely , nervously

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Variants

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perverse , perversely , perverseness , perversenesses , perversities , perversity

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Etymology

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from Old French pervers, from Latin pervertere 'turn around, overthrow'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'perverse' comes from the Latin word 'pervertere', which means 'to turn around' or 'to overthrow'.

2. In the Middle Ages, 'perverse' was used to describe someone who had been turned away from the true faith.

3. The term 'perverse sexuality' was first used in medical literature in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. oppositional defiance disorder: A behavior disorder characterized by persistent defiance and disobedience to authority figures.

2. perversion: A deviation from what is considered normal or natural, especially of a sexual nature.

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Culture

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In literature, 'perversely' has been used to describe characters who act against their own self-interest or societal norms. It can also be used to describe situations or events that are unexpected or contradictory.

How to Memorize "perversely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting in a way that goes against the norm. Imagine the situation and the person's actions in detail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perverse' with 'contrary' or 'opposite'. Think of a word that has a similar meaning and use it as a reminder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: P-Person acting in a contrary way, E-Expected opposite behavior, R-Reasonable defiance, V-Voluntary opposition, E-Extreme deviation from the norm, S-Situations that are unexpected.

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