subvert

[sub·vert]

When you subvert something, your words or actions criticize or undermine the usual way of doing something or common values. The girl who wears a tuxedo to the prom might subvert traditional ideas about beauty.

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To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.

Verb
destroy completely; "we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis"

Verb
cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"

Verb
destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"

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corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"

v. t.
To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.

v. t.
To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to corrupt; to confound.

v. i.
To overthrow anything from the foundation; to be subversive.

Subvert

Sub*vert" , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subverted; p. pr. & vb. n. Subverting.] [L. subvertere, subversum; sub under + vertere to turn: cf. F. subvertir. See Verse.] 1. To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.

These are his substance, sinews, arms, and strength, With which he yoketh your rebellious necks, Razeth your cities, and subverts your towns.

This would subvert the principles of all knowledge.

2. To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to corrupt; to confound. 2 Tim. iii. 14. Syn. -- To overturn; overthrow; destroy; invert; reverse; extinguish.

Subvert

Sub*vert" , v. i. To overthrow anything from the foundation; to be subversive.

They have a power given to them like that of the evil principle, to subvert and destroy.
To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
To overthrow anything from the foundation; to be subversive.

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Usage Examples

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.

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