“Perverse” vs. “Perverted”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
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The difference between “perverse” and “perverted”
- Perverse typically refers to behavior that is contrary to what is considered normal or reasonable, while perverted refers specifically to sexual behavior that is abnormal or unacceptable.
- Perverse can have a broader range of meanings, such as being stubborn or contrary, while perverted is more narrowly focused on sexual behavior.
- Perverse can be used to describe a situation or action, while perverted usually refers to a person or their behavior.
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What is the definition of “perverse” and “perverted”?
Perverse
- Perverse means behaving in a way that is different from what is considered normal or reasonable.
- It can also mean stubbornly doing the opposite of what is expected or desired.
- Perverse can refer to something that is contrary or, in some cases, even harmful.
Perverted
- Perverted means having sexual desires or behavior that is considered abnormal or unacceptable.
- It can also refer to something that is distorted, corrupted, or twisted in a way that deviates from what is considered natural or normal.
- Perverted can be used to describe a person, action, or object.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Perverted” is the more popular variant on the web.
Perverse
37,700,000 results on the web
Examples
- It was a perverse pleasure watching her suffer through the difficult task.
- His perverse sense of humor left everyone feeling uneasy.
- She had a perverse attraction to dangerous situations.
More popular
Perverted
67,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- He had a perverted obsession with his neighbor's underwear.
- The book was criticized for its perverted portrayal of sexuality.
- She was disgusted by his perverted comments towards women.
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