subvert

A verb used to indicate the act of undermining, overthrowing, or destabilizing an established system, authority, or institution, often through covert or indirect means.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подрыву, свержению или дестабилизации устоявшейся системы, власти или института, часто скрытыми или косвенными методами.esVerbo que designa la acción de socavar, derribar o desestabilizar un sistema, autoridad o institución establecidos, a menudo mediante métodos ocultos o indirectos.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de saper, renverser ou déstabiliser un système, un pouvoir ou une institution établie, souvent par des méthodes cachées ou indirectes.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine bestehende Ordnung, Regierung, Institution oder Autorität zu untergraben, zu stürzen oder zu destabilisieren, oft mit verdeckten oder indirekten Mitteln.ptVerbo usado para designar a ação de minar, derrubar ou desestabilizar um sistema, autoridade ou instituição estabelecida, frequentemente por métodos ocultos ou indiretos.zh指通过隐蔽或间接的手段破坏、颠覆或动摇某种既定的制度、权威或机构。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تقويض نظام أو سلطة أو مؤسسة راسخة أو الإطاحة بها أو زعزعة استقرارها، غالبًا بوسائل خفية أو غير مباشرة.

1. Overthrow or undermine C1 formal

   To cause the downfall or ruin of a ruler, institution, or established system.

   • The rebels attempted to subvert the government.
   • Propaganda was used to subvert the monarchy.
   • They plotted to subvert the democratic process.

   ruСвергнуть или подорватьesSubvertirfrrenverser, saperdeStürzen oder untergrabenptDerrubar ou minarzh推翻或破坏arالإطاحة أو التقويض

   Sinónimos: demolishdestroydisruptoverthrowoverturnruinsabotagetoppleunderminewreck

   Antónimos: bolstermaintainstrengthensupportuphold

2. Corrupt morally C1 formal

   To corrupt someone's morals or principles, often through temptation or bad influence.

   • The tyrant sought to subvert the youth with false ideals.
   • Greed can subvert even the most honest person.
   • The cult leader tried to subvert his followers' values.

   ruРазвращатьesCorromper moralmentefrCorrompre moralementdeMoralisch verderbenptCorromper moralmentezh败坏道德arإفساد الأخلاق

   Sinónimos: bastardizecorruptdebauchdemoralizedepravelead astraypervertvitiate

   Antónimos: edifyelevatemoralizepurifyuplift

3. Disrupt or sabotage C1 formal

   To destroy property or hinder normal operations, often in a covert or systematic way.

   • The spy was tasked to subvert the enemy's supply lines.
   • Hackers attempted to subvert the company's network.
   • They used sabotage to subvert the factory's production.

   ruСаботироватьesSocavar o sabotearfrSaper ou saboterdeSabotierenptSabotarzh颠覆arتقويض

   Sinónimos: crippledismantledisrupthamperobstructsabotsabotageunderminewreck

   Antónimos: strengthensupportuphold

4. Destroy completely C2 formal

   To bring about the total destruction or annihilation of something.

   • The earthquake subverted the entire village.
   • The invasion aimed to subvert the ancient civilization.
   • Time can subvert even the strongest structures.

   ruРазрушить полностьюesDestruir completamentefrDétruire complètementdeVollständig zerstörenptDestruir completamentezh彻底摧毁arدمّر بالكامل

   Sinónimos: annihilatedemolishdestroydevastateeradicateobliteraterazeruinwreck

   Antónimos: buildconstructcreateestablishpreserverestore

• subverted past participle
• subverted past simple
• subverting present participle
• subverts third person singular