What does perversion mean?
Perversion means The action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement..
Perversion
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement..
Definitions by Sense
- The action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.
- The state of being perverted; depravity; vice.
- Distortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something.
- A sexual practice considered abnormal; sexual deviance.
- (geometry) Tendril perversion.
Example Sentences
After all, the great error in human judgment is not so much wilful perversion, as that we judge according to situation, and always make that situation our own; while the chances are, that we really have not one thought, feeling, or habit, in common with those on whom we yet think ourselves qualified to decide.
Synonyms for perversion
Antonyms for perversion
Related Words
Word Forms
- perversions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for perversion?
Common synonyms include abasement, corruption, debauchment, adulteration.
What is the opposite of perversion?
Possible antonyms include normophilia.
How do you use perversion in a sentence?
After all, the great error in human judgment is not so much wilful perversion, as that we judge according to situation, and always make that situation our own; while the chances are, that we really have not one thought, feeling, or habit, in common with those on whom we yet think ourselves qualified to decide.
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