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SUBVERT Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word subvert. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word subvert. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SUBVERT

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counteract
verbv
verb

• act in opposition to

• oppose or check by a counteraction

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

overthrow
verbv
noun

• the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

• the act of disturbing the mind or body

verb

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• rule against

overturn
verbv
noun

• the act of upsetting something

• an improbable and unexpected victory

verb

• turn from an upright or normal position

• cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

• rule against

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• cancel officially

• change radically

sabotage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

undermine
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

weaken
verbv
verb

• lessen the strength of

• become weaker

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

• lessen in force or effect

challenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

destabilize
verbv
verb

• become unstable

• make unstable

disrupt
verbv
verb

• make a break in

• throw into disorder

• interfere in someone else's activity

foil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

• anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities

• a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through

• picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector

• a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button

verb

• enhance by contrast

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• cover or back with foil

hinder
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

impair
verbv
verb

• make worse or less effective

• make imperfect

jeopardize
verbv
verb

• pose a threat to; present a danger to

• put at risk

negate
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• prove negative; show to be false

• make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

ruin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

• a ruined building

• the process of becoming dilapidated

• an event that results in destruction

• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

verb

• destroy completely; damage irreparably

• destroy or cause to fail

• reduce to bankruptcy

• reduce to ruins

• deprive of virginity

• fall into ruin

unsettle
verbv
verb

• disturb the composure of

wreck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

• an accident that destroys a ship at sea

• a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)

• a ship that has been destroyed at sea

verb

• smash or break forcefully

corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

countermine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• destroy enemy mines with one's own mines

debase
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

Best Hypernyms For SUBVERT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for subvert, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
alter change depose destroy disobey foil frustrate hamper hinder impede modify obstruct ruin sabotage thwart undermine

Alternatives for COUNTERACT

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