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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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
The court also found Yoon had subverted the constitutional order and abused his authority by ordering troops to storm parliament and arrest certain individuals including Lee Jae Myung, the liberal opposition leader at the time who is now South Korea’s president.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
For his purposes of subverting elections, creating uncertainty may be nearly as effective as a real policy change.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Today's sentencing underscores the unwavering commitment of the FBI and our partners to defending the homeland and holding accountable anyone who tries to subvert the will of American voters at the behest of our adversaries.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 11 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.
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