sub·vert 
/səbˈvɚt/ verb
sub·verts; sub·vert·ed; sub·vert·ing /səbˈvɚt/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 : to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government, political system, etc.
▪ They conspired to subvert the government. 2 : to make (something) weaker or less effective
▪ subvert [=undermine] the rule of law ▪ trying to subvert the electoral process
▪ They conspired to subvert the government.
▪ subvert [=undermine] the rule of law ▪ trying to subvert the electoral process
— sub·ver·sion /səbˈvɚʒən/ noun, plural sub·ver·sions [count, noncount]
▪ They were charged with subversion. ▪ a subversion of the rule of law
/səbˈvɚʒən/ noun, plural sub·ver·sions [count, noncount] ▪ They were charged with subversion. ▪ a subversion of the rule of law
— sub·vert·er noun, plural sub·vert·ers [count]
▪ subverters of democracy
▪ subverters of democracy
