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(v)corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirectcorrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality“debauch the young people with wine and women”, “Socrates was accused of corrupting young men”, “Do school counselors subvert young children?”, “corrupt the morals”
(v)twist, twist around, pervert, convolute, sophisticatepractice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive“Don't twist my words”