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/pɛʁ.vɛʁ/

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Translation

perverse, twisted; perverted

Word origin

From Latin perversus ('turned the wrong way'), the past participle of pervertere, from per- and vertere ('to turn').

Origin
Latin
Root
perversus
English cognates
perverse, pervert, convert

Grammar

Feminineperverse
Masc pluralpervers
Fem pluralperverses

Examples

Cet .

That perverted man harmed children.

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The system has perverse effects.

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She finds his game twisted.

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Twisted minds see evil everywhere.

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His perverse enjoyment astonishes everyone.

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This word is part of lesson 50.