Pervert1. (v. t.) To turn away from what is right; to misuse; to divert.
2. (v. t.) To turn from truth, rectitude, or propriety; to divert from a right use, end, or way; to lead astray; to corrupt; also, to misapply; to misinterpret designedly; as, to pervert one's words.
3. (v. i.) To become perverted; to take the wrong course.
4. (n.) One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error, especially in religion; -- opposed to convert.
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