refer vs pervert

pervert vs refer

refer is not a noun while pervert is a noun.

refer and pervert both are verbs.

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

As verbs, pervert is a hyponym of refer; that is, pervert is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refer:

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

Other hyponyms of refer include convolute, sophisticate, twist, twist around, euphemise, euphemize, come back, hark back, recall, return, identify, name, apply, slur, express, state.

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

refer (verb)	pervert (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another	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
make reference to	corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
use a name to designate
seek information from
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
be relevant to

Difference between refer and pervert

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