perverse

noun

(geometry) A chiral opposite of something; a mirror image with opposite handedness.

verb

(nonstandard) To pervert.

adjective

Morally wrong or evil; wicked; perverted.

Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable.

Wayward; vexing; contrary.

(law, of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.

Turned aside while against something, splitting off from a thing.

Roots

perper- · Latin · thoroughly, through verto-vers · Latin · turn

Synonyms for perverse

pervertedadj depravedadj waywardadj obstinateadj deviantadj contrariousadj wrongheadedadj contraryadj aberrantadj repugnantadj

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