1. present participle of pervert; corrupting or distorting something from its original or intended purpose

Examples

• The politician was accused of perverting the truth for personal gain.
• He was charged with perverting the course of justice.
• The company was perverting the original mission of the charity.
• Critics argued that the new policy was perverting the intent of the law.
• She worried about technology perverting traditional human relationships.
• The scandal involved perverting evidence to protect the guilty party.