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perversion

perversion

noun pehr-vehr-ZYOHN Rare
Mind & Emotions Values

Origin: Latin perversio

Also means

corruption, distortion

Usage Note

Perversion can refer to a sexual perversion or, in a broader sense, to the corruption or distortion of something — la perversion de la justice (the perversion of justice). The adjective pervers (f: perverse) means 'perverse' or 'twisted'. Register is formal to neutral.

Examples

"C'est une perversion de la vérité."

Natural Translation

It is a perversion of the truth.

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