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subvert
verb
To raze to the ground, also figuratively
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səbˈvɜːt
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verb
To raze to the ground, also figuratively
“We must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis”
verb
Cause the downfall of; of rulers
“The Czar was overthrown”
verb
Destroy property or hinder normal operations
“The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war”
verb
Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
“Debauch the young people with wine and women”
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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
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