Subvert and Upset

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Subvert verb - To lower in character, dignity, or quality.

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Upset is a synonym for subvert in disrupt topic. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead a verb "Subvert", when it comes to topics like rebel.

Nearby Words: subversion, subverting

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

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Subvert is a synonym for upset in disorder topic. Sometimes you can use "Subvert" instead a verb "Upset".

Nearby Word: upsetting

people	subvert people	upset people
order	subvert order	upset order
relationship	subvert relationship	upset relationship
system	subvert system	upset system
Other words: time, way, plan, bit, plans, times.

He'd later subvert it, though, because when the heroes actually make a dent in the Tower of Babil, he shows up, visibly upset that they ruined his plan... Then Fusoya does something to him to jog his memory... and it turns out Golbez was Brainwashed and Crazy all along, he's actually a good guy!

Source: Invincible Villain

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