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poison vs subvert

subvert vs poison

poison is a noun but subvert is not a noun.

poison and subvert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poison Yes No Yes No
subvert No No Yes No
As verbs, subvert is a hypernym of poison; that is, subvert is a word with a broader meaning than poison:
  • poison: spoil as if by poison
  • subvert: corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Other hypernyms of poison include corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, vitiate.
poison (noun) subvert (noun)
anything that harms or destroys
any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
poison (verb) subvert (verb)
administer poison to to raze to the ground, also figuratively
add poison to cause the downfall of; of rulers
kill with poison destroy property or hinder normal operations
kill by its poison corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
spoil as if by poison
Difference between poison and subvert

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