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      subvert
      verb
      destroy completely
      destroy property or hinder normal operations
      corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
      cause the downfall of
      Roots
      subsub- · Latin · from below, upverto-vert · Latin · turn
      Synonyms for subvert
      underminevoverthrowvsabotagendepravevoverturnvcorruptadjweakenvdebasevpervertndestroyvupendv
      Words related to subvert
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      Where does subvert come from?

      The word subvert breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: sub-, from Latin sub (“from below, up”); and -vert, from Latin verto (“turn”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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