διαστρέφω to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corruptDerivation: from G1223 and G4762;KJV Usage: perverse(-rt), turn away. G1223 G4762
Thayer:1) to distort, turn aside 1a) to oppose, plot against the saving purposes and plans of God 2) to turn aside from the right path, to pervert, corrupt
διαστρέφω diastrephō dee-as-tref'-o From G1223 and G4762; to distort, that is, (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corruptKJV Usage: perverse (-rt), turn away.