subvertfrom the root 'vert' (turn) + 'sub' (under): to undermine the power and authority of an established system or institutionThe rebels attempted to subvert the government through a campaign of misinformation.NoteThe rebels attempted to subvert the government through a campaign of misinformation.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching GRE Verbal — Essential Vocabulary grammar and vocabulary.Start learning GRE Verbal — Essential Vocabulary now