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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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Alex managed to bypass Charlie’s detection by training herself to swallow all her natural impulses when lying, subverting the template of the show and what fans have come to expect.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 10 July 2025
These changes subvert the democratic power of the people and their ability to protect individual rights when the government will not.
—Mark Dorosin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Each time the person watches the video, their subconscious mind is seemingly being subverted toward being obedient to AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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