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subvert

sub.vert \s*b-'v*rt\ vt [ME subverten, fr. MF subvertir, fr. L subvertere, 
   lit., to t]urn from beneath, fr. sub- + vertere to turn - more at WORTH 1: 
   to overturn or overthrow from the foundation : RUIN  2: to pervert or 
   corrupt by an undermining of morals, allegiance, or faith  - sub.vert.er n