subverted

[səbˈvɜːtɪd]

subverted Definition

• 1. undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution)
• 2. exert a corrupting influence on (something)
• 3. interrupt or divert (something)

Using subverted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subverted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The rebels plotted to subvert the government.

• Example

  The company's values were subverted by greed and corruption.

• Example

  The comedian subverted the audience's expectations with his unexpected punchline.

subverted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subverted

• overthrow
• upset
• topple
• destabilize
• corrupt

Antonyms for subverted

• support
• uphold
• maintain

Phrases with subverted

• subvert the course of justice

  to interfere with the legal process in order to prevent justice from being served

  Example

  He was charged with attempting to subvert the course of justice by bribing a witness.

• subvert expectations

  to intentionally do something unexpected or contrary to what is expected, in order to surprise or shock someone

  Example

  The movie subverts expectations by revealing the villain to be the hero's best friend.

• subvert the status quo

  to challenge or change the existing state of affairs

  Example

  The activists sought to subvert the status quo by advocating for radical social and political change.

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Summary: subverted in Brief

To 'subvert' [səbˈvɜːtɪd] means to undermine or exert a corrupting influence on an established system or institution. It can also mean to interrupt or divert something. Examples include 'The rebels plotted to subvert the government,' and 'The comedian subverted the audience's expectations with his unexpected punchline.' Phrases like 'subvert expectations' and 'subvert the status quo' denote intentional deviation from the norm.