The difference between Misapply and Pervert

When used as verbs, misapply means to apply incorrectly, whereas pervert means to turn another way.


Pervert is also noun with the meaning: one who has been perverted.

check bellow for the other definitions of Misapply and Pervert

  1. Misapply as a verb:

    To apply incorrectly; to misuse.

  1. Pervert as a noun (dated):

    One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error; one who has turned to a twisted sense of values or morals.

  2. Pervert as a noun:

    A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.

    Examples:

    "Those perverts were trying to spy on us while we changed clothes!"

  1. Pervert as a verb (transitive):

    To turn another way; to divert.

  2. Pervert as a verb (transitive):

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

  3. Pervert as a verb:

    To misapply; to misinterpret designedly.

    Examples:

    "pervert one's words"

  4. Pervert as a verb (intransitive):

    To become perverted; to take the wrong course.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Testament of Love"