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subvert
[ suhb-vurt ]
verb (used with object)
- to overthrow (something established or existing).
Synonyms: , , , ,
- to cause the downfall, ruin, or destruction of.
- to undermine the principles of; corrupt.
subvert
/ əˈɜː /
verb
- to bring about the complete downfall or ruin of (something existing or established by a system of law, etc)
- to undermine the moral principles of (a person, etc); corrupt
Derived Forms
- ܲˈٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·İ noun
- ܲȴܲ·Ļ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of subvert1
Example Sentences
It’ll be interesting to see how that affects how people see both Ellie and Abby moving forward and how our ideas around heroes and villains can be subverted through their trauma and rage.
Some accused him of overlooking the Democrats’ role in subverting democratic norms, citing, for example, President Obama’s embrace of executive power, or the Democratic attempt to filibuster Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
"The Order violates and subverts the separation of powers by lawlessly arrogating to the President authority to declare election rules by executive fiat."
“The American people deserve a judicial branch full of honest arbiters of the law who want to protect democracy, not subvert it,” Leavitt said.
Some collaborated, some left, some resisted, some subverted and some just tried to get by.
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