subverted
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They say that "subverted Scott's ability to make sound decisions, isolated him from family members who urged him to seek medical care, and convinced him that seeking medical attention was unnecessary and even potentially lethal".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The series offered a look at Mormon moms in Utah that subverted viewers’ expectations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
As the Gilded Age rolled on, one female game designer subverted the script.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
“Will & Grace” further subverted the gay bestie trope by assigning Will his own gay best friend, Sean Hayes’ Jack.
From Salon ● May 29, 2025
They'd lied to us and subverted the judicial process.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
