pervert vs use

pervert and use both are nouns.

pervert and use both are verbs.

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

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

pervert: change the inherent purpose or function of something
use: use up (resources or materials)

Other hypernyms of pervert include consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use up, wipe out.

pervert (noun)	use (noun)
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior	the act of using
	(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
	exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
	what something is used for
	a particular service
	(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
	(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

pervert (verb)	use (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive	take or consume (regularly or habitually)
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality	use up (resources or materials)
	habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
	avail oneself to
	seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage

Difference between pervert and use

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