Q: Does the word "strike" mean the same thing in "The opponent refused to strike." and "The teacher struck the child."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "subvert" mean the same thing in "Do school counselors subvert young children?" and "We must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "union" mean the same thing in "The union of opposing factions." and "The Soviet Union."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "allow" mean the same thing in "To allow a son to be absent." and "Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison."?

A:
different meanings