To Pervert

1. (transitive) To turn another way; to divert.

Synonyms: divert, steer, veer

2. (transitive) To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure

Synonyms: corrupt, lead astray

3. To misapply, misuse, use for a nefarious purpose

Synonyms: misapply, misuse

4. to misinterpret designedly.

Synonym: twist

5. (intransitive) To become perverted; to take the wrong course.