counteract vs subvert

counteract and subvert both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
counteract	No	No	Yes	No
subvert	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, counteract and subvert are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of counteract include countermine, sabotage, undermine, weaken.

counteract (verb)	subvert (verb)
act in opposition to	to raze to the ground, also figuratively
destroy property or hinder normal operations	cause the downfall of; of rulers
oppose or check by a counteraction	destroy property or hinder normal operations
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions	corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality