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Subversion

The act of overturning, or the state of being overturned; entire overthrow; an overthrow from the foundation; utter ruin; destruction; as, the subversion of a government; the subversion of despotic power; the subversion of the constitution.

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Debasement 76% connected

The act of debasing or the state of being debased.

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Degradation 76% connected

The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, th…

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Overthrow 76% connected

To throw over; to overturn; to upset; to turn upside down.

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Deprave 74% connected

To speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Deprave 74% connected

To speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile.

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Subvert 74% connected

To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.

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Subvert 74% connected

To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.

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Corruption 92% connected

The act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putrefaction; putref…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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