perversion

(pər vʉrz̸hən, -s̸hən)

noun

  1. a perverting or being perverted
  2. something perverted; abnormal form
  3. any of various sexual acts or practices deviating from what is considered normal; sexual deviation

Origin: ME peruersion < L perversio < pp. of pervertere

See perversion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act of perverting.
    b. The state of being perverted.
  2. A sexual practice or act considered abnormal or deviant.

Related Forms:

  • per·verˈsive (-sĭv, -zĭv) adjective

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