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- [per-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /pərˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən/
- /pəˈvɜː.ʒən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /pərˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən/
Definitions of perversion word
- noun perversion the act of perverting. 1
- noun perversion the state of being perverted. 1
- noun perversion a perverted form of something. 1
- noun perversion any of various means of obtaining sexual gratification that are generally regarded as being abnormal. 1
- noun perversion Pathology. a change to what is unnatural or abnormal: a perversion of function or structure. 1
- noun perversion abnormal sexuality 1
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Origin of perversion
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin perversiōn- (stem of perversiō). See perverse, -ion
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Parts of speech for Perversion
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perversion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
perversion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perversion
noun perversion
- abusage — wrong or improper use
- breach of trust — a violation of duty by a trustee or any other person in a fiduciary position
- bribery — Bribery is the act of offering someone money or something valuable in order to persuade them to do something for you.
- bs — BS is an abbreviation for 'British Standard', which is a standard that something sold in Britain must reach in a test to prove that it is satisfactory or safe. Each standard has a number for reference.
- bss — British Standards Specification
Antonyms for perversion
noun perversion
- normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
Top questions with perversion
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