Synonyms of perversion
32 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for perversion is corruption. Other synonyms of perversion are sin, wrongdoing, adulteration, degradation and debasement. The opposite of perversion is normophilia.
Synonyms and similar words for perversion
nounThe action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.
- abasementThe act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
- corruptionThe act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased...
- debauchmentThe act of debauching or corrupting; the act of seducing from virtue or duty.
- adulterationThe process of adulterating.
- debasementThe act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
- defilementThe act of defiling.
- depravationThe act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
- impurificationThe act or process of impurifying.
- profanationThe act of profaning; desecration, blasphemous behaviour, defilement.
- depravement archaicDepravity; corruption.
- pollution rareThe desecration of something holy or sacred; defilement, profanation.
nounThe state of being perverted; depravity; vice.
- degeneracyThe state of being degenerate (in all senses).
- sinfulnessThe property of being sinful.
- turpitudeInherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
- warp
- basenessThe quality or condition of being base.
- degradationThe state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy...
- depravednessThe state of being depraved; depravity.
- depravityThe state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.
- impurityA state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.
- iniquityDeviation from what is right; gross injustice, sin, wickedness.
- lewdityLewdness; indecency or depravity.
- malignityThe quality of being malign or malignant; badness, evilness, monstrosity, depravity, maliciousness.
- misdoingWrongdoing.
- misguiltOffense; misdeed; crime; fault.
- obliquityMental or moral deviation or perversity; immorality.
- peccabilityThe state or quality of being peccable; liability to sin.
- sinSinfulness, depravity, iniquity.
- vitiationMoral corruption.
- wickednessThe state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
- wrongdoingViolation of standards of behavior.
- pravity archaicPerversion, depravity; wickedness.
Opposite of perversion
nounA sexual practice considered abnormal; sexual deviance; immorality.
- normophiliaMainstream and socially accepted sexual interests, such as teleiophilia.
Meaning of perversion
- noun The action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.
- noun The state of being perverted; depravity; vice.
- noun Distortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something.
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Questions about synonyms of perversion
- What is another word for perversion?
- Perversion has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as corruption, sin, wrongdoing, adulteration, degradation, debasement, defilement and wickedness.
- What is the opposite of perversion?
- The opposite of perversion is normophilia.
- What does perversion mean?
- Perversion means the action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.
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