is subverted
[ɪz səbˈvɜːrtɪd]
verb phrase
é subvertido/é subvertida
1. to be undermined, weakened, or destroyed from within; to have one's purpose or integrity compromised
The democratic process is subverted when voters are misinformed.
O processo democrático é subvertido quando os eleitores são desinformados.
2. to be turned upside down or inverted in order, structure, or hierarchy
Traditional values are subverted by modern society.
Os valores tradicionais são subvertidos pela sociedade moderna.
3. to be corrupted or made to serve a contrary purpose
Justice is subverted when the guilty go unpunished.
A justiça é subvertida quando os culpados ficam impunes.
This phrase is commonly used in political, legal, and social discourse in both Brazilian and American English to discuss threats to democratic institutions, justice systems, and social order. In Brazil, the term is frequently employed in news media and academic discussions about corruption and institutional integrity.
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