First Known Use: 14th century
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subvert
transitive verb sub·vert \səb-ˈvərt\
: to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government, political system, etc.
: to make (something) weaker or less effective
Full Definition of SUBVERT
1
: to overturn or overthrow from the foundation : ruin
2
: to pervert or corrupt by an undermining of morals, allegiance, or faith
— sub·vert·er noun
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Origin of SUBVERT
Middle English, from Anglo-French subvertir, from Latin subvertere, literally, to turn from beneath, from sub- + vertere to turn — more at worth
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