subvert

verb

1. 1

   destroy completely

   we must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis

2. 2

   cause the downfall of; of rulers

   The Czar was overthrown

   subvert the ruling class

3. 3

   destroy property or hinder normal operations

   The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war

4. 4

   corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

   debauch the young people with wine and women

   Socrates was accused of corrupting young men