Word
pervert
Phoneticsper·vert, stress on the first syllable
/ˈpɝvɝt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone whose sexual behavior is considered strange, unpleasant, or not normal by most people. It is a very strong and insulting word used to judge others.
n. a person whose sexual behavior or desires are regarded as abnormal or unacceptable by societal standards. Often carries a highly pejorative or offensive tone in modern usage.
Examples
“He was labeled a pervert after his behavior in the park.”
“The tabloid newspapers often use the word pervert to describe individuals involved in sexual scandals to provoke public outrage.”
Examples
simple
“He was labeled a pervert after his behavior in the park.”
contextual
“The tabloid newspapers often use the word pervert to describe individuals involved in sexual scandals to provoke public outrage.”
Usage
Highly offensive and judgmental; typically used as a derogatory label rather than a neutral description.
Real-World Examples
“The four Slovakian nationals have been charged with murder, causing or allowing the death of a child and perverting the course of justice by taking steps to conceal the killing of an infant.” “Dubbed “pervert glasses” by some, there are reports of women being filmed without their consent and their interactions with a glasses-wearing influencer posted on social media.” Etymology
From Old French pervertir, itself from the Latin pervertō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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