subvert verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . Definition of subvert verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [transitive, intransitive] subvert (something) to try to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc system by attacking it secretly or indirectly synonym undermine
SUBVERT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary To subvert something means to destroy its power and influence an alleged plot to subvert the state 2 meanings: 1 to bring about the complete downfall or ruin of (something existing or established by a system of law, etc) 2 Click for more definitions
subvert - Wiktionary, the free dictionary (transitive) To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to corrupt; to confound The oppressive regime stays in power only as long as they manage to subvert the will of the people (transitive) To upturn convention from the foundation by undermining it (literally, to turn from beneath)