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disobey vs subvert

subvert vs disobey

disobey and subvert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disobey No No Yes No
subvert No No Yes No
As verbs, subvert is a hyponym of disobey; that is, subvert is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disobey:
  • disobey: refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
  • subvert: destroy property or hinder normal operations
Other hyponyms of disobey include sit in, counteract, countermine, sabotage, undermine, weaken, balk, baulk, jib, resist.
disobey (verb) subvert (verb)
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient to raze to the ground, also figuratively
cause the downfall of; of rulers
destroy property or hinder normal operations
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Difference between disobey and subvert

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