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Definition perverse in American English

perverse adjective

adjective
/pərˈvɜs/
1

determined to behave in an unreasonable way, especially by doing the opposite of what is expected or wanted

Example

It is simply perverse to refuse a perfectly safe treatment.

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Definition perverse in American English