pervert vs refer
refer vs pervertpervert is a noun but refer is not a noun.
pervert and refer both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pervert | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| refer | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
refer is a hypernym of
pervert; that is, refer 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
- refer: have as a meaning
Other hypernyms of pervert include
denote.
| pervert (noun) | refer (noun) |
|---|---|
| a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior |
| pervert (verb) | refer (verb) |
|---|---|
| change the inherent purpose or function of something | think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another |
| practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive | have as a meaning |
| corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | make reference to |
| use a name to designate | |
| seek information from | |
| send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision | |
| be relevant to |
Words related to "pervert"
- abuse
- alter
- bastardise
- bastardize
- bugger
- carnalise
- carnalize
- change
- child molester
- consume
- convolute
- corrupt
- debase
- debauch
- degenerate
- demoralise
- demoralize
- denote
- deplete
- deprave
- depreciation
- derogation
- deviant
- deviate
- disparagement
- eat
- eat up
- exhaust
- expend
- fetishist
- fracture
- infect
- lead astray
- lead off
- lech
- lecher
- letch
- masochist
- miscreant
- misdirect
- misuse
- modify
- nympho
- nymphomaniac
- paederast
- paedophile
- pederast
- pedophile
- perv
- perve
- perversion
- perversive
- poison
- profane
- refer
- reprobate
- run through
- sadist
- sadomasochist
- satyr
- sensualise
- sensualize
- sex
- sex activity
- sexual activity
- sexual practice
- sod
- sodomist
- sodomite
- sophisticate
- suborn
- subvert
- take in vain
- twist
- twist around
- use
- use up
- vitiate
- wipe out
Words related to "refer"
- advert
- affect
- allude
- appeal
- apply
- assort
- be known as
- bear on
- bring up
- call
- center
- center on
- centre
- cite
- class
- classify
- come back
- come to
- commend
- concentrate on
- concern
- consult
- convolute
- cross-refer
- denote
- direct
- drag up
- dredge up
- euphemise
- euphemize
- express
- focus on
- go for
- hark back
- have in mind
- have to do with
- hold
- identify
- intend
- interest
- invoke
- involve
- know as
- look up
- matter to
- mean
- mention
- name
- namedrop
- pertain
- pervert
- quote
- raise
- recall
- recommit
- referee
- reference
- referral
- regard
- relate
- remember
- research
- return
- revolve about
- revolve around
- send
- separate
- signify
- slur
- sophisticate
- sort
- sort out
- speak of the devil
- stand for
- state
- submit
- think of
- touch
- touch on
- twist
- twist around
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