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subverting |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. 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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