subvert vs counteract

subvert and counteract both are verbs.

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

As verbs, subvert and counteract are synonyms defined as:

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

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