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pedophile vs pervert

pervert vs pedophile

pedophile and pervert both are nouns.

pedophile is not a verb while pervert is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pedophile Yes No No No
pervert Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pervert is a hypernym of pedophile; that is, pervert is a word with a broader meaning than pedophile:
  • pedophile: an adult who is sexually attracted to children
  • pervert: a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
Other hypernyms of pedophile include degenerate, deviant, deviate, perv, perve.
pedophile (noun) pervert (noun)
an adult who is sexually attracted to children a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
pedophile (verb) pervert (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Difference between pedophile and pervert

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