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
Examples of subvert in a Sentence
They conspired to subvert the government.
trying to subvert the electoral process
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However, selection of data to encrypt must be done carefully, lest this method be subverted by AI or fall short of regulatory requirements.
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Srinivas Shekar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Much of how the show subverts expectation is through its cast — Will Lipton, Zendé Murdock, Axel Ellis, Jesse Golliher, and Jeremy Yun — a group of twenty-somethings hailing from across the country who, since their casting, have become a real band amid an industry rock resurgence.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The term went viral on TikTok to describe conventionally attractive women who attempt to seem quirky or relatable by subverting typically feminine behavior.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
In the past, Iran has recovered from its tribulations by revising its strategy and finding novel ways to subvert the United States, Israel, and their interests.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
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Srinivas Shekar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Much of how the show subverts expectation is through its cast — Will Lipton, Zendé Murdock, Axel Ellis, Jesse Golliher, and Jeremy Yun — a group of twenty-somethings hailing from across the country who, since their casting, have become a real band amid an industry rock resurgence.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The term went viral on TikTok to describe conventionally attractive women who attempt to seem quirky or relatable by subverting typically feminine behavior.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
In the past, Iran has recovered from its tribulations by revising its strategy and finding novel ways to subvert the United States, Israel, and their interests.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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