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to perv

to perv

4 9.9
To look at someone in a sexual way that makes them uncomfortable
  • verb
  • /pɜrv/
  • Offensive
translation icon : mirar lascivamente
  • Don't perv on her while she is working; it's really disrespectful.

Examples

  • He was caught trying to perv on someone in the changing room.

  • She noticed him perv at her from across the street and felt uncomfortable.

  • You come to have a perv at me, you know what I mean?

  • Stay out of my head, you perv.

  • Have some class, you perv.

  • Stop staring at my sister, you perv.

  • Then why you keep eyeing my wife, you perv?

  • Avert your eyes, you perv.

  • Whilst she is taking a shower, Renard finds a way to sneak in and perv.

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  • You're not there to be a perv, but you were there to step into your masculine and get the woman that you want.

Synonyms

to ogle
vsto perv
  • Offensive
7 7.9

To look at someone in a strong, often sexual way that may make them feel uncomfortable

is similar but emphasizes intrusive intent rather than just strong desire
to perve
vsto perv
  • Offensive
1 9.9

To look at someone in a sexual way that makes them feel uncomfortable

is a neutral description focusing on intrusive sexual or amorous intent

Antonyms

6.1

Turning your eyes or face away from something

How Inappropriate

to perv
  • Offensive
4 9.9
to leer
  • NSFW
20 7.4
to ogle
  • Offensive
7 7.9
to stare
1.0
to look
1.0
to glance
299 1.5

Surface Forms

perv infinitive
perved past
perved past participle
perving present participle
pervs third person singular

Etymology

Perv is the verb form that comes from the short word pervert and means to look at someone in a sexual, inappropriate way. It is like 'turning' your attention the wrong way, which is why the verb describes creepy, unwanted staring.