What does subvert mean?
Subvert means (transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly..
Subvert
/səbˈvɜːt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
- (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
, Book IV, Chapter XVIII This would be to subvert the principles and foundations of all knowledge.
He […] razeth your cities, and subverts your towns.
The oppressive regime stays in power only as long as they manage to subvert the will of the people.
Synonyms for subvert
Antonyms for subvert
Related Words
Word Forms
- subverts
- subverting
- subverted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for subvert?
Common synonyms include subvertisement, devastate, erase, wreck.
What is the opposite of subvert?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use subvert in a sentence?
, Book IV, Chapter XVIII This would be to subvert the principles and foundations of all knowledge.
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