The meaning of SUBVERT is to overturn or overthrow from the foundation : ruin. How to use subvert in a sentence.

Define subverted. subverted synonyms, subverted pronunciation, subverted translation, English dictionary definition of subverted. tr.v. sub·vert·ed , sub·vert·ing , sub·verts 1. To overthrow or destroy . See Synonyms at overthrow. 2. To undermine, overturn, or render ineffective .

SUBVERTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of subvert 2. to try to destroy or damage something, especially…. Learn more.

When you subvert something, your words or actions criticize or undermine the usual way of doing something or common values. The girl who wears a tuxedo to the prom might subvert traditional ideas about beauty. To subvert an institution like a school or a government is to overthrow it or stop its normal way of functioning.

SUBVERT definition: 1. to try to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system: 2. to try to…. Learn more.

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. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

SUBVERTED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of subvert 2. to try to destroy or damage something, especially…. Learn more.

Synonyms for SUBVERTED: corrupted, degraded, weakened, perverted, deteriorated, humiliated, poisoned, destroyed; Antonyms of SUBVERTED: elevated, uplifted, improved, amended, honored, exalted, enhanced, perfected

To subvert something means to destroy its power and influence. ...an alleged plot to subvert the state.

They conspired to subvert the government. They were charged with subversion.