Subverting: meaning, definitions and examples

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subverting

 

[ sษ™หˆvษœหrtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political action

Subverting refers to the act of undermining or overthrowing a system, organization, or authority. It often involves challenging established norms or power structures to create change, either through direct action or more subtle means.

Synonyms

destabilizing, disrupting, overthrowing, undermining

Examples of usage

  • The activists were subverting the government's policies.
  • His art is focused on subverting traditional values.
  • They aimed at subverting the existing social order.

Translations

Translations of the word "subverting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subvertendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช untergraben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ subversi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั€ะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podwaลผaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปข่ฆ†ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท subvertir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subvertir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท altรผst etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „๋ณตํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ูˆูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podkopรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podkopรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข ่ฆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podkopavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirbjรณรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะนั‹ะฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt-รผst etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subvertir

Etymology

The term 'subvert' originates from the Latin word 'subvertere', which is a combination of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'vertere' meaning 'to turn'. The concept has evolved through the centuries, particularly during periods of social and political upheaval. In the context of political movements, subversion has often been associated with attempts to challenge authority and provoke change. Its usage in contemporary discussions commonly relates to activism, artistic expression, and sociopolitical discourse. Over time, the nuance of subverting has broadened to encompass various forms of resistance against oppressive systems, making it a significant term in both historical and modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,380, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.