Subvert
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səbˈvɜːt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Subvert is a verb meaning (transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
Meaning
(transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to corrupt; to confound.
- (transitive) To upturn convention from the foundation by undermining it (literally, to turn from beneath).
- An advertisement created by subvertising.
Example Sentences
He […] razeth your cities, and subverts your towns.
, Book IV, Chapter XVIII This would be to subvert the principles and foundations of all knowledge.
The oppressive regime stays in power only as long as they manage to subvert the will of the people.
Word Forms
- subverts
- subverting
- subverted
Synonyms for subvert
Depending on context, synonyms include subvertisement, devastate, erase, wreck, destroy, annihilate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include undermine, sabotage, weaken, counteract, countermine, overthrow.
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