perverting Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: P ER0 V ER1 T IH0 NG
What Does Perverting Mean?
Perverting is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of pervert.
Perverting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of pervert
Verb
- To turn another way; to divert.
- To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure
How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?
- To misapply, misuse, use for a nefarious purpose
He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain.
- To misinterpret designedly.
pervert one's words
- To become perverted; to take the wrong course.
Synonyms of Perverting
Perverting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Perverting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Perverting in a Sentence
How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?
He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain.
pervert one's words
Word Forms & Grammar
perverting
Words That Rhyme With Perverting
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