pervert

noun

a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

verb

change the inherent purpose or function of something

practice sophistry

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

Roots

verto-vert · Latin · turn

Synonyms for pervert

depravev deviantadj corruptadj degenerateadj debauchn subvertv vitiatev abusen deviatev debasev lechern

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Where does pervert come from?

The word pervert breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -vert, from Latin verto (“turn”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.