v.
Pronunciation: s ə b- ' v ə rt
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French subvertir, from Latin subvertere, literally, to turn from beneath, from sub- + vertere to turn ― more at WORTH
Date: 14th century
1 : to overturn or overthrow from the foundation : RUIN
2 : to pervert or corrupt by an undermining of morals, allegiance, or faith
– sub · vert · er noun