perversion

Definitions of perversion
  1. noun
    the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use)
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    type of:
    crime, mauvaise conduite, méfait
    activity that transgresses moral or civil law
  2. noun
    an aberrant sexual practice;
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    type of:
    activité sexuelle, sexe
    activities associated with sexual intercourse
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"Politics and the English Language" by George Orwell

In this essay, George Orwell explores the ways language can be used to conceal truth and encourage conformity of thought. Here are links to our lists for other works by George Orwell: Animal Farm, 1984, "Shooting an Elephant"

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