pervert vs denote

pervert is a noun but denote is not a noun.

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

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

pervert: practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
denote: have as a meaning

Other hypernyms of pervert include refer.

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

pervert (verb)	denote (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something	have as a meaning
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive	be a sign or indication of
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality	make known; make an announcement