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perverse

The correct spelling is perverse.

How to pronounce perverse

/pəˈvɜːs/
adjective

IPA: /pəˈvɜːs/

Say it like: Per-ver-se

The correct spelling is perverse. Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.
  2. 2.Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.
  3. 3.(of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.

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