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perversione

/per.verˈsjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

perversion

  • deviation from what is considered normal or acceptable, especially sexual
  • corruption or distortion of truth, justice, or values

In a sentence

Non approvo questa strana perversione.

I don't approve of this strange perversion.

Il film esplora varie forme di perversione umana.

The film explores various forms of human perversion.

Quella decisione sembrava una perversione della giustizia.

That decision seemed like a perversion of justice.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
perversionefeminine · singular
perversionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Nouns ending in -sione are feminine and form the plural in -i.

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