Perverse

Definition

1. (adjective) Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.
2. (adjective) Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.
3. (adjective) (of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.

Word stats

• Perverse contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
• It uses 5 unique letters.
• Estimated syllable count: 2.
• Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

Anagrams

• preserve

Words you can build

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Words starting with PER

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Words ending with RSE

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• coarse
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• course
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