Definition of Perverse
Perverse
per·verse
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having or showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to do something that is wrong or unacceptable.
e.g. The perverse pleasure he derived from teasing his sister was annoying to everyone.
(adjective)
contrary to what is expected or generally accepted;
e.g. The outcome of the student council election was quite perverse considering the fact that the winner was actually the least prepared.
(adjective)
(of a verdict) contrary or opposite to the evidence or the direction of the judge on a point of law;
e.g. The jury gave a perverse verdict.
(adjective)
sexually perverted;
e.g. The man cracking perverse jokes was kicked out of the bar because he made the bartender feel very uncomfortable.
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