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Subvert \Sub*vert"\, v. i.
To overthrow anything from the foundation; to be subversive.
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They have a power given to them like that of the evil
principle, to subvert and destroy.
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Subvert \Sub*vert"\, v. t. [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.
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These are his substance, sinews, arms, and strength,
With which he yoketh your rebellious necks,
Razeth your cities, and subverts your towns. --Shak.
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This would subvert the principles of all knowledge.
--Locke.
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2. To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to
corrupt; to confound. --2 Tim. iii. 14.
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Syn: To overturn; overthrow; destroy; invert; reverse;
extinguish.
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