Definitions

1. verb

to overthrow or undermine a government, institution, or established order

“The group’s plan was to subvert the corrupt regime through peaceful protests.”

2. verb

to cause someone to change their opinion or behavior

“The clever marketing campaign aimed to subvert people’s perceptions about the new product.”

3. noun

an act of overthrowing or undermining a government, institution, or established order

“The subversion of the government led to a power vacuum that was quickly filled by a new regime.”