subvertō — meaning in English

English meaning

• overthrow verb To remove a government or leader from power by force.
• overturn verb To flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.
• subvert verb To weaken or destroy an established system, authority, or institution, often secretly.
• upset adj Unhappy, distressed, or annoyed.

Senses

subvertō is used for these senses in English:

• overthrow (transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
• upset (transitive) To tip or overturn (something).

overthrow — full definition

1. verb To remove a government or leader from power by force.
2. noun The forced removal of a ruler or government.

overturn — full definition

1. verb To flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.
2. verb To reverse an official decision, ruling, or law.

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