perverse synonyms

perverse

modif.

  1. Obstinate

    headstrong, obdurate, self-willed, wrongheaded; see contrary 4, obstinate 1.

  2. Inclined to opposition and bad temper

    cranky, contrary, unreasonable; see contrary 4, irritable.

  3. Erring

    wayward, delinquent, malicious, capricious; see wicked 1. See syn. study at contrary.

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