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Subverse vs Submerse - What's the difference?

subverse | submerse |

As verbs the difference between subverse and submerse

is that subverse is to subvert while submerse is to submerge.

As an adjective submerse is

denoting or characteristic of a plant growing entirely under water.

subverse

English

Verb

(subvers)
  • (obsolete) To subvert.
    • (Spenser)
    (Webster 1913) ----

    submerse

    English

    Verb

    (submers)
  • To submerge

    • Adjective

  • Denoting or characteristic of a plant growing entirely under water.

    • Related terms

    *submersible *submersion *emerse