Definition of: pervert

(pər·vûrt′) v.t.
1. To turn to an improper use or purpose; misapply.
2. To distort the meaning of; misconstrue.
3. To turn from approved opinions or conduct; lead astray; corrupt.
—noun (pûr′vûrt)
1. An apostate; renegade: opposed to convert.
2. Psychiatry One affected with or addicted to sexual perversion. [<F pervertir <L pervertere turn around, over <per- away + vertere turn]
—per·vert′er noun
—per·vert′i·bil′i·ty noun
—per·vert′i·ble adjective
—per·vert′i·bly adverb Synonyms (verb): corrupt, distort, falsify, garble, misquote, misrepresent, misstate, stretch, twist. See ABUSE. Antonyms: correct, quote, rectify, restore.