1. the action of changing something from its original course, meaning, or state to a distortion or corruption of what was first intended
2. sexual behavior that is considered abnormal or unacceptable
Usage: clinical; potentially offensive

Examples

• The politician accused his opponent of a perversion of the facts.
• Critics called the new policy a perversion of democratic principles.
• The movie was criticized as a perversion of the original novel’s message.
• His interpretation was seen as a perversion of the author’s intent.
• The scandal involved allegations of various perversions.
• She argued that the law represented a perversion of justice.