subverted; subverting; subverts
1
: to overturn or overthrow from the foundation : ruin
2
: to pervert or corrupt by an undermining of morals, allegiance, or faith
subverter
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Examples of subvert in a Sentence
They conspired to subvert the government.
trying to subvert the electoral process
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The opposition has repeatedly accused the party of subverting this objective.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Trump was initially charged in August 2023 with four counts stemming from what Smith alleged was a scheme to subvert the transfer of power after the 2020 presidential election.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Not on the ballot, but top of mind, is how to keep elections safe and secure in a state that was central to efforts to subvert the will of voters after the 2020 race.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Director Phillips, 53, who also made the first Joker, has spoken in various interviews about taking risks with the sequel and subverting expectations.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Trump was initially charged in August 2023 with four counts stemming from what Smith alleged was a scheme to subvert the transfer of power after the 2020 presidential election.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Not on the ballot, but top of mind, is how to keep elections safe and secure in a state that was central to efforts to subvert the will of voters after the 2020 race.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Director Phillips, 53, who also made the first Joker, has spoken in various interviews about taking risks with the sequel and subverting expectations.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for subvert
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“Subvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subvert. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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