subvert

• Verbe 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.

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

1. Overthrow or undermineC1formal

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

   renverser, saper

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

   Synonymesdemolishdestroydisruptoverthrowoverturnruinsabotagetoppleunderminewreck

   Antonymesbolstermaintainstrengthensupportuphold

2. Corrupt morallyC1formal

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

   Corrompre moralement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbastardizecorruptdebauchdemoralizedepravelead astraypervertvitiate

   Antonymesedifyelevatemoralizepurifyuplift

3. Disrupt or sabotageC1formal

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

   Saper ou saboter

   • 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.

   Synonymescrippledismantledisrupthamperobstructsabotsabotageunderminewreck

   Antonymesstrengthensupportuphold

4. Destroy completelyC2formal

   To bring about the total destruction or annihilation of something.

   Détruire complètement

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

   Synonymesannihilatedemolishdestroydevastateeradicateobliteraterazeruinwreck

   Antonymesbuildconstructcreateestablishpreserverestore