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perverse

/pəˈvɜːs/
adjective
  1. Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

  2. Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.

  3. (of a verdict) Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions.

Antonymsdocile, innocent

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