PERVERTING Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

perverting

verb

present participle of pervert

as in distorting

to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of that summary really perverts the other candidate's views on taxes

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as in corrupting

to lower in character, dignity, or quality a movie that perverted the Bible story by reveling in the sinners' lewd behavior until just before the moment of divine retribution

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as in abusing

to put to a bad or improper use accused of perverting the Internal Revenue Service by using it to harass political opponents

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Recent Examples of perverting The trial collapsed after the journalist was found to have tampered with evidence (he was later convicted of perverting the course of justice). — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 June 2026 He was also found guilty of perverting the court of justice. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026 The brand, which was based on changing the status quo and perverting common ideas, was a success and Babenzien learned how to build a business. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025

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In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision.

— Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The least costly and least distorting way to solve the entire financing gap is to extend Social Security's base beyond paychecks to capital income -- capital gains, dividends, interest and pass-through business income.

— Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of distorting

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has reported that AI training data and inputs are being manipulated and warned that attackers could influence model behavior by corrupting the information AI systems rely upon.

— Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Character also involves standing up to people who are bankrupting and corrupting this country.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 May 2026

Definition of corrupting

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The woman Morris was convicted of abusing, Cindy Clemishire, has filed a $1 million defamation suit against Morris, the church, former and current elders, and a former church employee in Dallas County.

— Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
One of them, a shorter, bearded man with a nose reddened and swollen from years of abusing liquor, gave a low whistle.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

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Jurors also found the NRA liable for mismanaging assets and misrepresenting information in its tax filings as a nonprofit charitable organization.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Plaintiffs alleged that the event promoters were negligent in failing to secure required permits, not providing adequate security or crowd control and misrepresenting the event as safe for families, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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No artist has had more fun subverting the conventions of the track ID than Kieran Hebden, better known as Four Tet.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
There must be accountability for Supreme Court justices that have taken part in subverting American democracy.

— Oliver Adams Larkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

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In the last two months, authorities have announced cases involving three Cherokee County sheriff's deputies, five Albany police officers and three Richmond County officers, and others accused of misusing Georgia's license plate reader databases.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Beijing’s Commerce Ministry accused Washington of misusing national security and discriminating against Chinese companies.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of misusing

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Chronic stress takes a serious toll on the body—accelerating aging, undermining cardiovascular health and degrading your immune and metabolic systems.

— Shefali Raina, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Sports betting is degrading the financial health of the most vulnerable households, according to a new study that tees up an emerging political issue.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of degrading

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Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans — who, according to a recent AP poll, tend to consider support for Israel less crucial to their Jewish identity than older adults.

— Giovanna Dell'Orto, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Today, some civil-society leaders, and even figures inside the establishment itself, fret that the regime’s heavy domestic hand is not only hurting Iranians but also weakening the country’s war effort.

— Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

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