pervertedness

noun

as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior once hailed as a champion of the downtrodden, the cult leader is now remembered for his unspeakable pervertedness

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  1. degradation
  2. corruption
Noun
  • The species’ coastal habitats, such as mangroves and reefs, have also suffered loss and degradation due to urban development and climate change.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • There is no warping, no heat distortion and no structural degradation.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of degradation
Noun
  • Democrats avoid division The Democrats’ corruption talk of 2026 checks all of these boxes.
    — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The limited testimony that led to the grand jury’s decision not to bring criminal charges reveals a larger culture of secrecy and corruption in Tallahassee, said José Javier Rodríguez, the Democrat running to unseat Uthmeier in November.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of corruption
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“Pervertedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervertedness. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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