is perverted

[ɪz pərˈvɜːrtɪd]
verb phrase
é pervertido/é desviado
1. describes someone or something that has been corrupted, distorted, or turned away from what is considered normal, moral, or intended
His interpretation of the law is perverted.
Sua interpretação da lei é pervertida.
2. describes behavior or tendencies that deviate from accepted sexual norms or morality
The criminal's mind is perverted.
A mente do criminoso é pervertida.
3. describes a misuse or misapplication of something intended for good purposes
The original message is perverted by misleading propaganda.
A mensagem original é desviada pela propaganda enganosa.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'pervertido/pervertida' carries strong moral connotations and is frequently used in both formal legal/academic discourse and informal speech to describe morally questionable behavior. In American English, the term is considered blunt and somewhat formal, often used in legal or serious contexts rather than casual conversation.
NYC Slang
is twisted/is sick
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is corruptedis distortedis twistedis deviantis depraved
Antonyms / Antônimos
is virtuousis moralis pureis uprightis wholesome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
é pervertido/é pervertida
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
é pervertido/é pervertida
Standard usage, sometimes with colloquial emphasis
São Paulo
é pervertido/é pervertida
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
é pervertido/é pervertida
European Portuguese equivalent, same usage

Related Words

perversionpervertperverted (adjective)corruptiondepravitydeviation

Related Idioms & Phrases

perverted sense of justice
perverted logic
perverted twist of fate
a perverted version of the truth
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