Dictionary

To turn another way; to divert.

To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure

Example: How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?

To misapply, misuse, use for a nefarious purpose

Example: He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain.

To misinterpret designedly.

Example: pervert one's words

Deviating from what is normally considered right, normal or correct.

(sometimes derogatory) Of, relating to, or practicing unusual or "kinky" sex.

Misrepresented, altered or distorted.