subvert
[ suhb-vurt ]
/ səbˈvɜrt /
verb (used with object)
to overthrow (something established or existing).
to cause the downfall, ruin, or destruction of.
to undermine the principles of; corrupt.
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Origin of subvert
1325–75; Middle English subverten < Latin subvertere to overthrow, equivalent to sub- sub- + vertere to turn
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subvert
/ (səbˈvɜːt) /
verb (tr)
to bring about the complete downfall or ruin of (something existing or established by a system of law, etc)
to undermine the moral principles of (a person, etc); corrupt
Derived forms of subvert
subverter, nounWord Origin for subvert
C14: from Latin subvertere to overturn, from sub- from below + vertere to turn
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