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pervert vs masochist

masochist vs pervert

pervert and masochist both are nouns.

pervert is a verb but masochist is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pervert Yes No Yes No
masochist Yes No No No
As nouns, masochist is a hyponym of pervert; that is, masochist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pervert:
  • pervert: a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
  • masochist: someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
pervert (noun) masochist (noun)
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
pervert (verb) masochist (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 pervert and masochist

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