Top synonyms for “subvert”: bring down, corrupt, counteract, countermine, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, and 10 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)destroy completely“we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis”
- (verb)cause the downfall of; of rulers“The Czar was overthrown”
- (verb)destroy property or hinder normal operations“The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war”
- (verb)corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality“debauch the young people with wine and women”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "subvert"?
Common synonyms for "subvert" include bring down, corrupt, counteract, countermine, debase, debauch. Our thesaurus lists 18 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "subvert" mean?
destroy completely Example: "we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis"
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