CEFR C1

subverting

verb

Meaning

Undermining the power and authority of an established system or institution, often gradually or secretly.

Examples

Their goal was to subvert the traditional hierarchy of the company through innovative management practices.
The constant criticism from the opposition sought to subvert public trust in the ruling party.

Synonyms: undermine, overthrow, destabilize, sabotage

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subverting (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /səbˈvɜːrt/

Definition

Undermining the power and authority of an established system or institution, often gradually or secretly.

Examples

Their goal was to subvert the traditional hierarchy of the company through innovative management practices.
The constant criticism from the opposition sought to subvert public trust in the ruling party.
Artists often use satire to subvert conventional ideas and provoke thought.

How to Use subverting

subvert something (collocation): To undermine or overthrow a system, idea, or institution. — "The hacker attempted to subvert the company's security protocols."

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