1. 颠覆;破坏
To subvert something means to destroy its power and influence.

1. destroy completely

e.g. we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis

2. cause the downfall of
of rulers

e.g. The Czar was overthrown
subvert the ruling class

Synonym: overthrowoverturnbring down

3. destroy property or hinder normal operations

e.g. The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war

Synonym: sabotageunderminecounterminecounteractweaken

4. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

e.g. debauch the young people with wine and women
Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
Do school counselors subvert young children?
corrupt the morals

Synonym: corruptpervertdemoralizedemoralisedebauchdebaseprofanevitiatedepravemisdirect