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
OTHER WORDS FROM perversion
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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-vûr′zhən ]
n.
A practice or act, especially one that is sexual in nature, considered abnormal or deviant.