Category:Perversion

Per*ver"sion, n. Etym: [l. perversio: cf. F. perversion. See Pervert.]

Defn: the act of perverting, or the state of being perverted; a Turning from truth or right; a diverting from the true intent or Object; a change to something worse; a turning or applying to a wrong End or use. "violations and perversions of the laws." Bacon.