1. deliberately contrary to what is expected or desired; showing an intentional desire to behave unacceptably
He took a perverse pleasure in contradicting everything she said.
Ele tinha um prazer perverso em contradizer tudo o que ela dizia.
2. contrary to the accepted or expected standard, mode, or form; improper
A perverse interpretation of the law led to unjust consequences.
Uma interpretação perversa da lei resultou em consequências injustas.
3. of or relating to sexual behavior considered abnormal or deviant
Perverse sexual practices were discussed in the psychology course.
Práticas sexuais perversas foram discutidas no curso de psicologia.