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Synonyms for perversion

Grammar : Noun
Spell : per-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : pərˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən


Définition of perversion

Origin :
  • late 14c., "action of turning aside from truth, corruption, distortion" (originally of religious beliefs), from Latin perversionem (nominative perversio) "a turning about," noun of action from past participle stem of pervertere (see pervert (v.)). Psychological sense of "disorder of sexual behavior in which satisfaction is sought through channels other than those of normal heterosexual intercourse" is from 1892, originally including homosexuality.
  • Perversions are defined as unnatural acts, acts contrary to nature, bestial, abominable, and detestable. Such laws are interpretable only in accordance with the ancient tradition of the English common law which ... is committed to the doctrine that no sexual activity is justifiable unless its objective is procreation. [A.C. Kinsey, et.al., "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male," 1948]
  • noun sexual abnormality
Example sentences :
  • Perversion is the keynote of all the debased forms of Gnosticism.
  • Extract from : « Secret Societies And Subversive Movements » by Nesta H. Webster
  • Perversion—drinking in excessive quantities; drunkenness; and unquenchable thirst.
  • Extract from : « The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology » by O. S. Fowler
  • Perversion—superstition; witchcraft; and with Cautiousness large, fear of ghosts.
  • Extract from : « The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology » by O. S. Fowler
  • Perversion—excessive fondness for music to the neglect of other things.
  • Extract from : « The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology » by O. S. Fowler
  • Perversion is morbid alteration of function which may occur in emotional, intellectual, or volitional fields.
  • Extract from : « Applied Psychology for Nurses » by Mary F. Porter
  • Perversion, misuse and abuse of our human powers should give us cause enough to be ashamed.
  • Extract from : « The Pursuit of God » by A. W. Tozer
  • Perversion—prolixity, repetition, and excessive amplification.
  • Extract from : « The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology » by O. S. Fowler

Antonyms for perversion

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