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1. To undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution
2. To overturn or overthrow from the foundation; to ruin utterly
1. In the latest Marvel series, the heroes face a villain attempting to subvert the government to install a new world order.
2. Batman is often seen as trying to subvert the corrupt system of Gotham from the shadows, even as Bruce Wayne works within it.
3. The rebellious actions of the characters in 'V for Vendetta' are aimed to subvert the oppressive government ruling over them.
4. In the movie 'The Matrix', Neo's journey is all about learning how to subvert the simulated reality that humans are trapped in.