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depose vs subvert

subvert vs depose

depose and subvert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depose No No Yes No
subvert No No Yes No
As verbs, subvert is a hyponym of depose; that is, subvert is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than depose:
  • depose: force to leave (an office)
  • subvert: cause the downfall of; of rulers
Other hyponyms of depose include bring down, overthrow, overturn.
depose (verb) subvert (verb)
make a deposition; declare under oath to raze to the ground, also figuratively
force to leave (an office) cause the downfall of; of rulers
destroy property or hinder normal operations
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Difference between depose and subvert

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