Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: subvert

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A blatant attempt to subvert justice and keep corrupt, criminal politicians in power.

Source: https://capitolhillblue.com/node/94095

Akase while stating that the APC were undermining the Ortom administration said, “The APC in Benue State is on a desperate mission to subvert the administration of Governor Samuel Ortom whose tenure will constitutionally last till May 29, 2023.

Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/04/benue-pdp-bashes-incoming-apc-over-allegations-on-ortoms-administration/

Almost to a fault, "Barry" continues to subvert expectations, inventing a new kind of action choreography that never plays out in a conventional way.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1298998/barry-finale-let-cristobal-haunt-hank-until-the-very-end/

Amid Donald Trump’s desperate bid to subvert the 2020 election, a top adviser, Boris Epshteyn, sent out an “urgent POTUS request” to a small group of allies.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/12/giuliani-georgia-election-workers-00105836

Arguably as consequential is the way that this shift promises to subvert our assumptions about how we should pursue happiness — and the very legitimacy of chasing contentment abroad.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/opinion/climate-change-summer-vacation-greece-rhodes-maui.html

Both are prosecuting Trump over his efforts to subvert the election, with Willis’ case being confined to Georgia.

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/expert-chosen-by-trump-to-investigate-voter-fraud-allegations-says-he-proved-every-one-of-them-false/

But his satires have infiltrated the lexicon of American popular culture precisely because their humor is rooted in a desire to subvert.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-09-16/john-waters-academy-museum-divine-pink-flamingos-hairspray

But, in an effort to subvert expectations, neither happened; Kirby survived being stabbed and shot several times by Ghostface, while Gale miraculously survived an extended chase sequence fitting of a character sendoff.

Source: https://screenrant.com/scream-7-gale-kirby-death-not-survive-which-one/

Contrary to Craig Mazin's comments on Bury Your Gays, Episode 3 does not so much subvert the trope as much as it doubles down on it.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/the-last-of-us-deaf-sam-henry-fail/

He urged media organisations, judicial authorities and civil societies to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability in Nigeria.

Source: https://guardian.ng/breakingnews/dss-confirms-plots-to-introduce-interim-government-in-nigeria/

Hunt echoed the sentiment in his AMA, saying that he wanted to subvert the expectation that the male and female lead must get together.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/ted-lasso-why-roy-keeley-not-meant-to-be/

I felt a tension of being policed in expressions of desire that jut against heterosexual norms; the ways that these expectations make contact with our bodies, and the empowering ways we can subvert this through art.

Source: https://iexaminer.org/edward-gunawans-poetry-asks-how-we-can-unearth-and-release-the-boundlessness-of-love/

In August, Giuliani was indicted with Trump and others in Georgia on charges he acted as Trump's chief co-conspirator in a plot to subvert Biden's victory.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/rudy-giuliani-files-for-bankruptcy-days-after-being-ordered-to-pay-148-million-in-defamation-case/600329956/

Instead, we found a woman who knew how to play off people’s perceptions of her and completely subvert them.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/best-final-fantasy-characters/

Is there anything you’re starkly trying to avoid as generic or trying to subvert?

Source: https://thefilmstage.com/george-clooney-and-joel-edgerton-on-the-boys-in-the-boat-poughkeepsie-and-the-speed-of-the-race/

Mark Meadows is facing intense legal scrutiny for his role in Donald Trump’s effort to subvert the 2020 election.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/30/meadows-ally-charge-plea-illegal-campaign-contribution-00080138

More broadly, Trump hasn’t offered any bigger explanation for his weeks-long push to subvert the election.

Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/08/donald-trumps-unhinged-attacks-smith-and-chutkan/674945/?utm_source=feed

More than a shocking twist created just to subvert expectations, the Rey “no one” reveal encapsulated ’s perfect message – anyone could be the hero of their own story.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rey-no-one-better-palpatine-skywalker/

Pearson reportedly said the state has no right “to subvert that democratic process that’s within our constitution by withholding resources that they know we want and/or need.”

Source: https://themississippilink.com/2023/04/12/council-votes-to-return-justin-pearson-to-tennessee-state-house/

So, when I thought about what I might do in the world, I was quickly drawn to the idea of doing something that would subvert some expectations and change up the setting and the context and the characters.

Source: https://www.sacurrent.com/movies-tv/evil-dead-rise-writer-director-actors-explain-why-horror-franchise-isnt-afraid-to-get-weird-and-wild-31541741