SUBVERT


Meaning of SUBVERT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ səb-ˈvərt ]

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

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