Associations to the word «Perverse»

PERVERSE, adjective. Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

PERVERSE, adjective. Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.

PERVERSE, adjective. (legal) (of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.

PERVERSE, adjective. Marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict; "took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans".

PERVERSE, adjective. Resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior".

PERVERSE, adjective. Deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good; "depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat".