pervert
Translation
to pervert, to corrupt, to distort
Examples
He tried to pervert the course of justice.
He tried to pervert the course of justice.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to change (sth.) from what is right or good He tried to pervert the course of justice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: corrupt, distort, debase; Antonyms: purify, improve
Etymology
From Latin 'per-' (thoroughly, wrongly) + 'vertere' (to turn). 'To turn the wrong way'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'per-' as 'permanently' and 'vert' as 'turning' something in the wrong direction for good.