perverse
Example Sentences
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“Practice,” which had its premiere at Playwrights Horizons, is a more epic work that closely tracks the perverse power dynamics of an avant-garde theater troupe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Horrific and perverse as it is, they could claim this as an American tradition.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
But in a perverse way, I’m glad he said it, even though it’s completely nuts and not remotely supported by precedent or the Constitution.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
But the messaging has had the perverse effect of reducing sun exposure to unhealthy levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Will had concealed his well, laughed loud, exploited perverse virtues, and never let his jealousy go wandering.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing perverse
Romeo and Juliet
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The Balcony Scene from "Romeo and Juliet"
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"Marigolds"
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