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perverse - Dictionary definition and meaning for perverse

PERVERSE

(adj.) deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
"depraved criminals", "a perverted sense of loyalty", "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat"
synonyms : depraved , perverted , reprobate
It is perverse to mistreat orphans. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) resistant to guidance or discipline
"Mary Mary quite contrary", "an obstinate child with a violent temper", "a perverse mood", "wayward behavior"
synonyms : contrary , obstinate , wayward
Mary's child has a perverse temper. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
"took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans"
He took a kind of perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for perverse

(Tag: ) if we remove letter "p" and if we only concenterate on the rverse-this sounds simillar to reverse- which is nothing but leading to opposite path which is not acceptable in society.
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(Tag: ) perverts are perverse
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(Tag: Hindi) the question of PERVERSH (in hindi)(the moralgrowth of a person) comes into picture when he is wrongheaded
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(Tag: ) Can be related to Pervez Musharaff... who was stubbornly wrongheaded; perverted, directed away from what is right; wicked and unacceptable..
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