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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Subvert \Sub*vert"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Subverted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subverting}.] [L. subvertere, subversum; sub under + vertere to turn: cf. F. subvertir. See {Verse}.]
1. To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
These are his substance, sinews, arms, and strength, With which he yoketh your rebellious necks, Razeth your cities, and subverts your towns. --Shak.
This would subvert the principles of all knowledge. --Locke.
2. To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to corrupt; to confound. --2 Tim. iii. 14.
Syn: To overturn; overthrow; destroy; invert; reverse; extinguish.
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