subvert

[ suhb-vurt ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to overthrow (something established or existing).

  2. to cause the downfall, ruin, or destruction of.

  1. to undermine the principles of; corrupt.

Origin of subvert

1
1325–75; Middle English subverten<Latin subvertere to overthrow, equivalent to sub-sub- + vertere to turn

Other words for subvert

Other words from subvert

  • sub·vert·er, noun
  • un·sub·vert·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for subvert

subvert

/ (səbˈvɜːt) /


verb(tr)
  1. to bring about the complete downfall or ruin of (something existing or established by a system of law, etc)

  2. to undermine the moral principles of (a person, etc); corrupt

Origin of subvert

1
C14: from Latin subvertere to overturn, from sub- from below + vertere to turn

Derived forms of subvert

  • subverter, noun

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