English dictionary
subvert
verbPronunciation
səbˈvɜːt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- to raze to the ground, also figuratively
verb
- cause the downfall of; of rulers
verb
- destroy property or hinder normal operations
verb
- corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example sentences
we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis
The Czar was overthrown
subvert the ruling class
The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war
debauch the young people with wine and women
Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
Do school counselors subvert young children?
corrupt the morals