be subverted
[bi səbˈvɜːrtəd]
verb phrase
ser subvertido/a; ser corrompido/a; ser desviado/a
1. to have one's purpose, loyalty, or integrity undermined or corrupted
The government's integrity was subverted by corruption.
A integridade do governo foi subvertida pela corrupção.
2. to be destabilized or overthrown, especially a system or authority
Democratic institutions can be subverted by authoritarian forces.
Instituições democráticas podem ser subvertidas por forças autoritárias.
3. to be turned against its original purpose or direction
The charity's funds were subverted for personal gain.
Os fundos da instituição de caridade foram desviados para ganho pessoal.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser subvertido' is commonly used in political discourse and discussions about institutional corruption. In the USA, this phrase appears frequently in political commentary, legal contexts, and discussions about democratic institutions. The concept carries weight in both cultures when discussing systemic corruption or the breakdown of established order.
NYC Slang
be played; be flipped; get taken over
Related Idioms & Phrases
undermine someone's efforts
pull the rug out from under someone
sabotage someone's plans
turn the tables on someone
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