pervert

Meanings

• noun

  A person who derives pleasure from sexual perversion or unconventional and extreme sexual practices.

  - "The man was charged with soliciting a minor for perverted acts."
  - "The pervert was arrested in the park for exposing himself to children."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpəːvəːt/
   
   
   
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2. /pəˈvəːt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

convert , normophile

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Synonyms

perv , corrupt , lead astray , divert , steer , veer , misapply , misuse , twist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pervert
merriment , vermin , germain , quaintain

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Homophones

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1. Pervert (en) : To turn or cause to turn from a normal or correct course.
   

2. Pervert (en) : To corrupt or pollute (something) by introducing impure elements.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pervert that leads to same result
pervert , perverted , perverter , perverters , perverting , perverts , pervert justice , pervert the course of justice

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Forms

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perverts, perverting, perverted

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Etymology

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The term 'pervert' originated from the Latin word 'pervertere,' which means 'to turn around or over.' It was first used in English in the 15th century to describe someone who turned away from the accepted norms or morals.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pervert' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'pervert' comes from the Latin word 'pervertere,' which means 'to turn around or over.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Sexual deviance: A term used to describe sexual behaviors or desires that are considered abnormal or outside of societal norms.

2. Paraphilia: A term used in psychiatry to describe sexual desires or behaviors that are considered atypical or extreme.

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Culture

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The term 'pervert' has been used in literature and art to describe characters who challenge societal norms and conventions. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Tom Buchanan is described as a 'pervert' for his infidelity and cruelty. In contemporary culture, the term is often used pejoratively to stigmatize individuals who engage in unconventional sexual practices.

How to Memorize "pervert"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person engaging in unconventional sexual practices. Consider the context and specific behaviors to help remember the definition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'pervert' with someone who challenges societal norms and engages in extreme or unconventional sexual behaviors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the term 'pervert' with the phrase 'Person Engaging Really Vile and Extreme Taboo.'

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