infect vs pervert

infect is not a noun while pervert is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
infect	No	No	Yes	No
pervert	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pervert is a hypernym of infect; that is, pervert is a word with a broader meaning than infect:

Other hypernyms of infect include corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, profane, subvert, vitiate.

infect (noun)	pervert (noun)
	a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

infect (verb)	pervert (verb)
contaminate with a disease or microorganism	change the inherent purpose or function of something
communicate a disease to	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
affect in a contagious way	corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
corrupt with ideas or an ideology