Perversion

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Negative ConnotationPlay
Perversion often implies a negative judgment, suggesting that something good or pure has been spoiled. SlideHer ideals seemed like a perversion of the original ones.
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Using 'perversion' can express strong disapproval and is used to criticize actions seriously, not lightly. SlideClaiming credit for others' work is a perversion of team trust.
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The term is often related to ethics, suggesting that something is not just different, but wrong or corrupt. SlideThe perversion of principles for personal gain is deplorable.