Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subvert
verb
/səbˈvɜːrt/
Definition
To undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution.
Examples
- The group aimed to subvert the government by spreading false information.
- He tried to subvert the traditional methods of teaching with his innovative ideas.
- Subverting established norms can lead to social change.
Meaning
Subvert means to disrupt or overthrow something, often in a covert or gradual manner. It can apply to ideas, governments, or social norms.
Synonyms
- undermine
- overthrow
- defy
- destabilize
- disrupt
