subvert
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Synonyms & Antonyms for subvert
Synonyms
abase, bastardize, canker, cheapen, corrupt, debase, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, deteriorate, lessen, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, vitiate, warp
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Examples of subvert in a Sentence
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China wields considerable influence over North Korea as its main trading partner and has publicly supported sanctions against Pyongyang while at the same time, on occasion, subverting them. — Los Angeles Times, "North Korea is a no-show at Asian summit, snubbing Trump administration again," 4 Aug. 2019 Leave it to the Dutch to once again subvert the natural order of things. — Chase Purdy, Quartz, "The Dutch are subverting nature again—with floating dairy farms," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'subvert.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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