English to German Meaning of subvert - zersetzen

Subvert :

zersetzen

verb

vereiteln, überwältigen, zersetzen, Niederlage, besiegen, zerstören, zerschmettern, vernichten, auslöschen

Subvert :: zersetzenSubverted :: unterminiertSubverting :: SubvertierensSubverts :: gräbt

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Definitions of subvert in English

Verb(1) cause the downfall of; of rulers(2) corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality(3) destroy property or hinder normal operations(4) destroy completely

Examples of subvert in English

(1) an attempt to subvert democratic government(2) By showing how easy it is to subvert the system the fear goes away.(3) They would have to subvert the system to keep her over here, but it could be done.(4) Reactionary attempts to abolish or subvert parliamentary democracy must be resisted.(5) I think he will continue to find ways to subvert democracy in his own country.(6) Attempts to subvert the system while apparently remaining within it will likely be a lot more common.(7) Please reject this underhanded attempt to subvert democracy in Illinois.(8) She clearly sees this as an attempt by the Republicans to steal her vote and subvert the system.(9) The attempts to subvert the constitution and establish an autocratic form of rule have been on the agenda for quite some time.(10) At the same time, big business is seen as subverting the democratic process through its financial support of favored candidates.(11) To the mass of mankind, therefore, the philosopher may appear as a spiritual saboteur, a subverter of things lawfully established, and an apologist for the devil.(12) Even exercising our vote may turn out to be no more than palliative in a democracy continually subverted by the power of money.(13) It cannot, for example, accommodate republicans, or socialists, or supra-nationalist subverters of British sovereignty.(14) We hate an electoral system that is driven by money and that subverts real democracy.(15) London's image to many is cold, wealthy and impersonal, but its real history is of revolt and subversion .(16) There was clearly an element of wind-up in the original letter, and humour in art remains a potent weapon of subversion .

Related Phrases of subvert

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Synonyms

Verb

1. destabilize ::

destabilisieren

2. corrupt ::

korrupt

3. deprave ::

verderben

4. overturn ::

umkippen

5. countermine ::

counter

Antonyms

1. elevate ::

erheben

2. ennoble ::

veredeln

3. uplift ::

erheben

Different Forms

subvert, subverted, subverting, subverts

Word Example from TV Shows

who sought to SUBVERT the rule of law.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

Examples of subvert from TV Shows

who sought to SUBVERT the rule of law.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

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