Wordiyosubvert
🇬🇧 UK/səb'vɜːt/🇺🇸 US/sәb'vә:t/
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Definitions
v.
To undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution; to corrupt or destabilize
颠覆；推翻；破坏
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.subvert democracy颠覆民主
- 2.subvert authority颠覆权威
- 3.subvert the system破坏体制
- 4.subvert expectations颠覆预期
Example Sentences
- 1.
The group attempted to subvert the democratic process.
- 2.
The spy ring was accused of attempting to subvert the democratic process.
- 3.
Corruption can gradually subvert even the most stable institutions.
- 4.
The film cleverly subverts the typical hero narrative.