word
Perverse
Pur-VURS
/pɜːrˈvɜːrs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
perverse
Dictionary meaning
Deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good.
Examples
- The plans were foiled by a perverse villain.
Synonyms: depraved
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