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pervert vs satyr

satyr vs pervert

pervert and satyr both are nouns.

pervert is a verb but satyr is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pervert Yes No Yes No
satyr Yes No No No
As nouns, satyr is a hyponym of pervert; that is, satyr 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
  • satyr: man with strong sexual desires
pervert (noun) satyr (noun)
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns
man with strong sexual desires
pervert (verb) satyr (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 satyr

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