subvert

Meanings

• cause the downfall of; of rulers
  • "subvert the ruling class"
• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
  • "Do school counselors subvert young children?"
• destroy property or hinder normal operations
• destroy completely
  • "we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis"

Synonyms

bring down, corrupt, counteract, countermine, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, overthrow, overturn, pervert, profane, sabotage, undermine, vitiate, weaken