PERVERSION

Source: 566, 567

perversion. Perversion, n. a change for the worse, abuse

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Per‐ver″sion (?), n. [[L. perversio: cf. F. perversion. See Pervert.]] The act of perverting, or the state of being perverted; a turning from truth or right; a diverting from the true intent or object; a change to something worse; a turning or applying to a wrong end or use. “Violations and perversions of the laws.” Bacon.