subvert

verb
UK: /səbˈvɜːt/
US: /səbˈvɜːrt/

  1. To try to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system.

    1. They want to subvert the government.
    2. The rebel group planned to subvert the existing regime by spreading propaganda.

  2. To undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution.

    1. His actions subvert our plans.
    2. The constant criticism was intended to subvert her authority in the workplace.

Synonyms

sabotage overthrow weaken corrupt undermine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subvert" in English means: To try to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system., To undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution..

The phonetic transcription of "subvert" is /səbˈvɜːt/ in British English and /səbˈvɜːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subvert": sabotage, overthrow, weaken, corrupt, undermine.

Example usage of "subvert": "They want to subvert the government.". More examples on the page.