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- pronunciation:
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vuhrt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
subverts, subverting, subverted |
| definition 1: |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, esp. a national government).
He was arrested for attempting to subvert the government.- synonyms:
- overthrow, topple, undermine
- similar words:
- conquer, depose, displace, oust, overpower, sabotage, vanquish
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| definition 2: |
to undermine the character, loyalties, or principles of (a person, institution, or the like); corrupt.
By her actions, she has subverted all that our club stands for.- synonyms:
- corrupt, degrade, demoralize, pervert
- similar words:
- debase, deprave, lower, ruin, sabotage, undo, warp
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| related words: |
abolish, abrogate, pervert |
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| derivation: |
subverter (n.) |
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