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Webster 1913 Edition
Perversion
Per-ver′sion
,Noun.
The act of perverting, or the state of being perverted; a turning from truth or right; a diverting from the true intent or object; a change to something worse; a turning or applying to a wrong end or use.
“Violations and perversions of the laws.” Bacon.
Webster 1828 Edition
Perversion
PERVER'SION
,Noun.
Definition 2024
perversion
perversion
See also: perversión
English
Noun
perversion (plural perversions)
- The action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.
- The state of being perverted; depravity; viciousness.
- A sexual practice or act considered abnormal; sexual deviance.
- (geometry) tendril perversion
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Translations
action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement
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state of being perverted; depravity; viciousness
sexual practice or act considered abnormal; sexual deviance; immorality
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