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perverse

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  1. contrary              
 
per.verse \(.)p*r-'v*rs, 'p*r-.\ aj [ME, fr. L perversus, fr. pp. of 
   pervertere] 1a: turned away from what is right or good : CORRUPT  1b: 
   INCORRECT, IMPROPER  1c: contrary to the evidence or the direction of the 
   judge on a point of l aw {~ verdict} 2a: obstinate in opposing what is 
   right, reasonable, or accepted : WR ONGHEADED 2b: arising from or 
   indicative of stubborness or obstinacy  3: marked by peevishness or 
   petulance : CRANKY  - per.verse.ly av