subvert
[ suhb-vurt ]
/ səbˈvɜrt /
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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
OTHER WORDS FROM subvert
sub·vert·er, nounun·sub·vert·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use subvert in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for subvert
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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