subverted; subverting; subverts
1
: to overturn or overthrow from the foundation : ruin
2
: to pervert or corrupt by an undermining of morals, allegiance, or faith
subverter
noun
Examples of subvert in a Sentence
They conspired to subvert the government.
trying to subvert the electoral process
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Those tactics are also used to generate funds meant to help the regime subvert international sanctions and develop its nuclear weapons programs, according to the US government.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Henry manages to subvert her own wisdom.
—Susan Coll
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The film largely follows the trajectory of the novel, but changes some details along the way—and adds one new, final twist that subverts the overall message of King's dystopian tale.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for subvert
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“Subvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subvert. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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