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pervert

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈpɝvɝt// per·vert Archaic

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From Old French pervertir, itself from the Latin pervertō.

Usage

Highly offensive and judgmental; typically used as a derogatory label rather than a neutral description.

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