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
noun
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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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Movie stars have always traded on their visibility and fame, carefully crafting an image of themselves that can be bought, sold, and meaningfully subverted by the right filmmaker.
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A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
But new economic developments and trends in the banking industry have been subverting the original mission of the CRA.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 16 May 2024
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A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
But new economic developments and trends in the banking industry have been subverting the original mission of the CRA.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 16 May 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 28 May. 2024.
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