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suborn vs subvert

subvert vs suborn

suborn and subvert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suborn No No Yes No
subvert No No Yes No
As verbs, subvert is a hypernym of suborn; that is, subvert is a word with a broader meaning than suborn:
  • suborn: incite to commit a crime or an evil deed
  • subvert: corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Other hypernyms of suborn include corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, vitiate.
suborn (verb) subvert (verb)
induce to commit perjury or give false testimony to raze to the ground, also figuratively
procure (false testimony or perjury) cause the downfall of; of rulers
incite to commit a crime or an evil deed destroy property or hinder normal operations
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Difference between suborn and subvert

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