subverting

Definitions

Attempting to undermine the established authority, system, or institution.

Destabilizing or corrupting the established principles or foundations of something.

Examples

The author is known for subverting traditional fairy tale tropes in her latest novel.

By subverting the expectations of the audience, the director created a truly unpredictable film.

The activists were accused of subverting the government's authority through their underground campaign.

Synonyms

undermining destabilizing sabotaging corrupting weakening overturning toppling

Antonyms

supporting upholding strengthening fortifying reinforcing promoting sustaining