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SUBVERTED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Subverted.

Subverted - as a verb

Cause the downfall of; of rulers

Example: "The czar was overthrown"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring downoverthrow18overturn11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depose9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

Example: "Debauch the young people with wine and women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupt11debase9debauch15demoralise13demoralize22deprave13misdirect14pervert12profane12vitiate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Destroy property or hinder normal operations

Example: "The resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counteract14countermine15sabotage11undermine12weaken13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disobey13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To raze to the ground, also figuratively

Example: "We must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis"

Example Sentences

"The spy successfully subverted the enemy's plans."
"The artist's work subverted societal expectations."
"The comedian's jokes often subverted cultural taboos."
"The novel's plot subverted common storytelling conventions."
"She subverted the traditional gender roles by becoming a powerful CEO."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBVERTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subverted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBVERTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SUBVERTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subverted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBVERTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SUBVERTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subverted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBVERTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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