Textual thesaurus for "perverse"

(adj) depraved, perverted, reprobate

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

depraved criminals; a perverted sense of loyalty; the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat

(adj) contrary, wayward, obstinate

resistant to guidance or discipline

Mary Mary quite contrary; an obstinate child with a violent temper; a perverse mood; wayward behavior