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subvert

/səbˈvɜːrt/ American
  • v. 推翻, 颠覆
Definition
  • v. to overthrow or destroy the power or authority of something
Example
Some employees tried to subvert the company's new safety rules.
一些员工试图破坏公司新出台的安全规定。