Synonyms for pervert

Noun

1. pervert, deviant, deviate, degenerate, reprobate, miscreant

usage: a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

Verb

1. corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect, change, alter, modify

usage: corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"

2. twist, twist around, pervert, convolute, sophisticate, denote, refer

usage: practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

3. pervert, misuse, abuse, use, expend

usage: change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"