To turn another way; to divert.
To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure
How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?
To misapply, misuse, use for a nefarious purpose
He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain.
To misinterpret designedly.
pervert one's words
To become perverted; to take the wrong course.
Deviating from what is normally considered right, normal or correct.
(sometimes derogatory) Of, relating to, or practicing unusual or "kinky" sex.
Misrepresented, altered or distorted.