Subvert (Verb)
Meaning 1
Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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- Their influences can subvert the innocence of children who watch their films and read their books.
- Some critics argue that advertising can subvert people's moral values by promoting excessive materialism and greed.
- The musician was accused of subverting the minds of young people with her lyrics that glorified destructive behavior.
- The politician's opponents claimed that his administration would subvert the nation's moral fabric by implementing such progressive policies.
- Certain video games were criticized for potentially subverting the values of young players with their explicit content and violent themes.
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Meaning 2
Cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war".
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Meaning 4
Destroy completely; "we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.