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perverse in WordNet English dictionary
adjective- resistant to guidance or discipline
"Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
contrary obstinate perverse wayward
- deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
"depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat"
depraved perverse perverted reprobate
- marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
"took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans"
perverse
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