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   Pervert , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perverted; p. pr. & vb. n. Perverting.] [F. pervertir, L. pervertere, perversum; per + vertere to turn. See Per-, and Verse.]
   To turn another way; to divert. [Obs.]
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   Let's follow him, and pervert the present wrath.
   Shak.
   
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   To turn from truth, rectitude, or propriety; to divert from a right use, end, or way; to lead astray; to corrupt; also, to misapply; to misinterpret intentionally; as, to pervert one's words.
   Dryden.
   
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   He, in the serpent, had perverted Eve.
   Milton.
   
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   Pervert, v. i. To become perverted; to take the wrong course. [R.]
   Testament of Love.
   
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   Pervert , n. One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error, especially in religion; -- opposed to convert. See the Synonym of Convert.
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   That notorious pervert, Henry of Navarre.
   Thackeray.
   
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