use vs pervert

use and pervert both are nouns.

use and pervert both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of use include abuse, misuse, abuse, run out, drain, spare, indulge, luxuriate, burn, burn off, burn up, drop, expend, spend, spend, occupy, take, use up, blow, squander, waste, exhaust, play out, run down, sap, tire.

use (noun)	pervert (noun)
the act of using	a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
(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

use (verb)	pervert (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	change the inherent purpose or function of something
take or consume (regularly or habitually)	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
use up (resources or materials)	corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
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 use and pervert

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