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Definition of Subvert
1. Verb. Cause the downfall of; of rulers. "Subvert the ruling class"
Exact synonyms: Bring Down, Overthrow, Overturn
Specialized synonyms: Revolutionize
Generic synonyms: Depose, Force Out
Derivative terms: Overthrow, Subversion, Subversive, Subverter
Specialized synonyms: Revolutionize
Generic synonyms: Depose, Force Out
Derivative terms: Overthrow, Subversion, Subversive, Subverter
2. Verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. "Corrupt the morals"
Exact synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Demoralise, Demoralize, Deprave, Misdirect, Pervert, Profane, Vitiate
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Carnalise, Carnalize, Sensualise, Sensualize, Infect, Lead Astray, Lead Off, Poison, Bastardise, Bastardize, Suborn
Derivative terms: Corruptible, Corruption, Corruptive, Debasement, Debauch, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Pervert, Profanation, Subversion
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Carnalise, Carnalize, Sensualise, Sensualize, Infect, Lead Astray, Lead Off, Poison, Bastardise, Bastardize, Suborn
Derivative terms: Corruptible, Corruption, Corruptive, Debasement, Debauch, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Pervert, Profanation, Subversion
3. Verb. Destroy property or hinder normal operations. "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
Exact synonyms: Counteract, Countermine, Sabotage, Undermine, Weaken
Specialized synonyms: Derail
Generic synonyms: Disobey
Derivative terms: Sabotage
Specialized synonyms: Derail
Generic synonyms: Disobey
Derivative terms: Sabotage
4. Verb. Destroy completely. "We must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis"
Definition of Subvert
1. v. t. To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
2. v. i. To overthrow anything from the foundation; to be subversive.
Definition of Subvert
1. Verb. (transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to corrupt; to confound. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To upturn convention from the foundation by undermining it (literally, to turn from beneath). ¹
4. Noun. An advertisement created by subvertising. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Subvert
1. to destroy completely [v -ED, -ING, -S]