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perverting

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

perverting

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perverting is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, perverting is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofperverting

1verb
  • To turn another way; to divert.

    Synonyms: divert, steer, veer

  • To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure

    Synonyms: corrupt, "lead astray"

    Example: "How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?"

  • To misapply, misuse, use for a nefarious purpose

    Synonyms: misapply, misuse

    Example: "He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain."

  • To misinterpret designedly.

    Synonyms: twist

    Example: "pervert one's words"

  • To become perverted; to take the wrong course.

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