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Perversion

usgb/pərˈvɜːrʒn/Volume
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Negative Connotation

Perversion often implies a negative judgment, suggesting that something good or pure has been spoiled.

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Her ideals seemed like a perversion of the original ones.
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Strong Accusation

Using 'perversion' can express strong disapproval and is used to criticize actions seriously, not lightly.

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Claiming credit for others' work is a perversion of team trust.
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Moral Implication

The term is often related to ethics, suggesting that something is not just different, but wrong or corrupt.

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The perversion of principles for personal gain is deplorable.
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