perversion

[ per-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n ]
/ pərˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /

noun

the act of perverting.
the state of being perverted.
a perverted form of something.
any of various means of obtaining sexual gratification that are generally regarded as being abnormal.
Pathology. a change to what is unnatural or abnormal: a perversion of function or structure.

Origin of perversion

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin perversiōn- (stem of perversiō). See perverse, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM perversion

non·per·ver·sion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for perversion

perversion
/ (pəˈvɜːʃən) /

noun

any abnormal means of obtaining sexual satisfaction
the act of perverting or the state of being perverted
a perverted form or usage

Medical definitions for perversion

perversion
[ pər-vûrzhən ]

n.

A practice or act, especially one that is sexual in nature, considered abnormal or deviant.