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to subvert
01
to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers
Transitive: to subvert an authority or ruler
02
to bring about the collapse, failure, or destruction of something
Transitive: to subvert a system or operation
03
to weaken or destroy someone's morals, loyalty, or beliefs by secretly influencing or undermining them
Transitive: to subvert beliefs or loyalties
subvert
v
Example
Corrupt officials may subvert the legal system for personal gain.
The coup d'état successfully subverted the existing government.
Attempts to subvert the monarchy were met with harsh consequences.
The rebel group sought to subvert the ruling government.
The coup was planned to subvert the existing regime.
