Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subvert-a-process
Verb
səb-ˈvərt ə ˈprɒsɛs
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Definition
To undermine or disrupt a particular procedure or system.
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Examples
- The activists aimed to subvert the bureaucratic process to make it more accessible to the public.
- He tried to subvert the company’s hiring process by spreading false information about the candidates.
- To subvert a process requires a deep understanding of its structure and weaknesses.
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Meaning
Subverting a process means to interfere with its normal functioning, often in a way that causes it to fail or become less effective.
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Synonyms
- Undermine
- Sabotage
- Overthrow
- Disrupt