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• subvert

  Meaning

  • 1. To undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution

  • 2. To overturn or overthrow from the foundation; to ruin utterly

  Examples

  • 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.