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pervert

[per-vurt, pur-vert] / pərˈvɜrt, ˈpɜr vərt /
NOUN
person who lacks morals
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Tolkien, a scholar of Old English, studied the “theory of courage” found in poems such as the ancient epic “Beowulf,” redeeming what he called the “noble northern spirit” from the fascists who would pervert it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Lancashire Police said 52-year-old Lisa Green - Wellings' mother - and 28-year-old Emma Croft - his girlfriend - were held on suspicion of committing an act with intent to pervert the course of public justice.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

A 29-year-old man from Slough, arrested on Thursday on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice, has been released on bail, until 15 August.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

Acting High Court of Fiji Chief Justice Salesi Temo sentenced the 70-year-old in the capital Suva on a conviction for attempting to pervert the course of justice.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

"Nah, you just got me mad, that's all. You were calling me a pervert, remember? And I didn't want you to think that."

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements




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