Definition of Perverted

Adjective: perverted pu(r)'vur-tid

(used of sexual behaviour) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
"perverted practices";
- kinky
Having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
"a perverted translation of the poem";
- distorted, misrepresented, twisted
Deviating from what is considered moral, right, proper or good
"a perverted sense of loyalty";
- depraved, perverse, reprobate

Verb: pervert 'pur,vurt

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
"Socrates was accused of perverting young men";
- corrupt, subvert, demoralize, demoralise [Brit], debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect
Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
"Don't pervert my words";
- twist, twist around, convolute, sophisticate
Change the inherent purpose or function of something
"The director of the factory perverted the funds intended for the health care of his workers";
- misuse, abuse