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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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The effort to subvert the election was also a warning of things to come.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Start watching this Adult Swim original for the subverted Back to the Future vibes, but don't expect McDonald's to bring back their Szechuan sauce anytime soon.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
That led her to examine how fragrance could subvert gender and its meaning.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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 27 Jan. 2026.
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