Definition of subvert

• cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"
• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"
• destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"