All 5 Uses of
perverse
in
Wuthering Heights
- He turned, as he spoke, a peculiar look in her direction: a look of hatred; unless he has a most perverse set of facial muscles that will not, like those of other people, interpret the language of his soul.†
Chpt 2 *
- Catherine had an awfully perverted taste to esteem him so dearly, knowing him so well.†
Chpt 17
- A propensity to be saucy was one; and a perverse will, that indulged children invariably acquire, whether they be good tempered or cross.†
Chpt 18
- Linton had slid from his seat on to the hearthstone, and lay writhing in the mere perverseness of an indulged plague of a child, determined to be as grievous and harassing as it can.†
Chpt 23
- Catherine, by instinct, must have divined it was obdurate perversity, and not dislike, that prompted this dogged conduct; for, after remaining an instant undecided, she stooped and impressed on his cheek a gentle kiss.†
Chpt 32
Definition:
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(perverse) not what is expected, or considered proper
or: having the opposite effect of what is desired