Meaning of 'subvert'

Find the meaning of the word ‘subvert’

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Meaning of ‘subvert’

4 definitions found.

subvert

verb

destroy completely

Example: "we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis"

Synonyms: ruin

verb

cause the downfall of

Synonyms: overturn

verb

destroy property or hinder normal operations

Synonyms: countermine

verb

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

Synonyms: debauch

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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