1. past tense of subvert; undermined the power and authority of an established system or institution
2. past tense of subvert; corrupted or destroyed the integrity of something

Examples

• The rebels subverted the government through a series of coordinated attacks.
• Foreign agents subverted the election process by spreading misinformation.
• The corrupt officials subverted justice by accepting bribes.
• Hackers subverted the security system and gained access to classified data.
• The propaganda campaign subverted public trust in democratic institutions.
• Corporate interests subverted environmental regulations through lobbying.
• The dictator subverted the constitution to extend his rule indefinitely.