Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Subvert.
How to pronounce subvert:
Def 1 UK
Def 2 UK
Subvert - as a verb
Cause the downfall of; of rulers
Example: "The czar was overthrown"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring downoverthrow18overturn11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depose9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example: "Debauch the young people with wine and women"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupt11debase9debauch15demoralise13demoralize22deprave13misdirect14pervert12profane12vitiate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Destroy property or hinder normal operations
Example: "The resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counteract14countermine15sabotage11undermine12weaken13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disobey13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To raze to the ground, also figuratively
Example: "We must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis"
Subvert - as a noun
An advertisement created by subvertising.
Example Sentences
"He tried to subvert the government through a coup."
"The rebels planned to subvert the established order."
"The company attempted to subvert its competitors by spreading false rumors."
"The journalist was determined to subvert corruption by exposing the truth."
"She used her platform to subvert traditional gender roles."
Word Game Points
Is SUBVERT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subvert is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBVERT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SUBVERT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subvert is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBVERT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SUBVERT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subvert is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBVERT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
