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subvert

verb

/səbˈvɜːrt/

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

subvert the system

undermine, overthrow, disrupt, destabilize, sabotage

support, strengthen, uphold

subvert democracy, subvert authority, subvert the system, subvert the law

to come before something in time, order, or position

to reduce speed; to slow down

To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

to greet with respect; to honor

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime