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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Still others, like science illustrator Mona Luo, want to capture public interest by subverting people’s parasite expectations.
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Hannah Richter, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
Many have been successfully subverted by these tactics and don’t see the threat to the preservation of our way of life.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2024
At some institutions, however, the boards have subverted this.
—Isaac Kamola, The Conversation, 29 July 2024
But sometimes, there is no subverting it or explaining it.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2024
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Hannah Richter, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
Many have been successfully subverted by these tactics and don’t see the threat to the preservation of our way of life.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2024
At some institutions, however, the boards have subverted this.
—Isaac Kamola, The Conversation, 29 July 2024
But sometimes, there is no subverting it or explaining it.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 July 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 19 Aug. 2024.
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