Top synonyms for “perverse”: contrary, depraved, obstinate, perverted, reprobate, wayward, corrupt, disobedient, and 1 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good“depraved criminals”
- (adjective)resistant to guidance or discipline“Mary Mary quite contrary”
- (adjective)marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict“took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "perverse" include contrary, depraved, obstinate, perverted, reprobate, wayward. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "perverse" mean?
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good Example: "depraved criminals"
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