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| per·verse [ pər vúrss ] |
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1. inexplicably irrational: contrary to what is regarded as normal or reasonable, often for reasons that seem unaccountable or self-defeating
  There's a kind of perverse logic that argues that only working longer and harder can get you more free time.
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2. stubbornly unreasonable: deliberately and doggedly behaving in a way that seems contrary to good sense or your own best interests
He knew he was being perverse, but he still refused point blank to accept the offered help.
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3.
Same as perverted (sense 2)
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4. cranky: cranky or peevish
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin perversus, past participle of pervertere (see pervert)] |
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| per·verse·ly adverb |
| per·verse·ness noun |
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