1. to change something from its original meaning or use in a wrong or harmful way
2. to cause someone to behave in an immoral or unacceptable way

1. a person whose behavior is considered abnormal and unacceptable
Usage: often offensive

Examples

• The dictator perverted the legal system to serve his own interests.
• Critics argued that the new policy would pervert the original intent of the law.
• Bad influences can pervert young minds.
• The scandal perverted the reputation of the entire organization.
• He was accused of trying to pervert the course of justice.
• The media coverage perverted the facts of the case.