sub
vert
Third Person
subverts
Present Participle
subverting
Past Tense
subverted
Past Participle
subverted
1
to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers
transitive
- The rebel group sought to subvert the ruling government.
- Corrupt officials may subvert the legal system for personal gain.
- Attempts to subvert the monarchy were met with harsh consequences.
- The coup was planned to subvert the existing regime.
- The coup d'état successfully subverted the existing government.
Synonyms:
2
to bring about the collapse, failure, or destruction of something
transitive
- Corruption within the company eventually subverted its financial stability.
- The hacker’s attack was designed to subvert the entire network, causing chaos.
- The conspiracy sought to subvert the alliance by spreading false information.
- The invading army worked to subvert the city’s defenses before launching a full attack.
- Over time, neglect and mismanagement subverted the once-thriving business.
3
to weaken or destroy someone's morals, loyalty, or beliefs by secretly influencing or undermining them
transitive
- The propaganda aimed to subvert the population’s trust in their government.
- She accused the outsider of trying to subvert her team’s unity with false rumors.
- The spy’s mission was to subvert the enemy soldiers’ allegiance to their leaders.
- Critics claimed that the film attempted to subvert traditional family values.
- He tried to subvert her confidence by constantly pointing out her flaws.