subvert

Definition of subvert

Verbs

cause the downfall of; of rulers
"subvert the ruling class"
Synonyms:
bring down, overthrow, overturn
Types:
revolutionize
overthrow by a revolution, of governments
Type of:
depose, force out
force to leave (an office)
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
"Do school counselors subvert young children?"
Synonyms:
corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, vitiate
Types:
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carnalise, carnalize, sensualise, sensualize
debase through carnal gratification
infect
corrupt with ideas or an ideology
lead astray, lead off
teach immoral behavior to
poison
spoil as if by poison
bastardise, bastardize
change something so that its value declines; for example, art forms
suborn
incite to commit a crime or an evil deed
Type of:
alter, change, modify
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
destroy property or hinder normal operations
Synonyms:
counteract, countermine, sabotage, undermine, weaken
Types:
derail
cause to run off the tracks
Type of:
disobey
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
destroy completely
"we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis"
Type of:
destroy, ruin
destroy completely; damage irreparably

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mega »(3106 words)
  • anomaly
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  • precipitate
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Aggregate »(1997 words)
  • prescient
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  • expropriation
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divisive »(639 words)
  • extort
  • divisive
  • aggregate
  • attrition
  • ad hoc

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