Perversion
Pronunciation : Per*ver"sion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. perversio: cf. F. perversion. See Pervert.]
Definition : Defn: The act of perverting, or the state of being perverted; a turning from truth or right; a diverting from the true intent or object; a change to something worse; a turning or applying to a wrong end or use. "Violations and perversions of the laws." Bacon.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913