Subversive

Word SUBVERSIVE
Character 10
Hyphenation sub ver sive
Pronunciations /səbˈvɜɹsɪv/

Definitions and meanings of "Subversive"

What do we mean by subversive?

Intending or intended to subvert an established order, especially to undermine or overthrow an established government. adjective

One who advocates or is regarded as advocating subversion. noun

Tending to subvert; having a tendency to overthrow and ruin: with of.

Tending to subvert; having a tendency to overthrow and ruin. adjective

Intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority adjective

A radical supporter of political or social revolution noun

In opposition to a civil authority or government adjective

A radical supporter of political or social revolution noun

A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Subversive

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The word "subversive" in example sentences

In the meantime, Nigerian security agencies have been investigating what they call subversive activities by some foreign correspondents. ❋ Unknown (2007)

It took the gay-rights movement 30 years to shift from the Stonewall riots to gay marriage; now its transgender wing, long considered the most subversive, is striving for suburban normalcy too. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Like all great art, his plays remain subversive because they have the power to pull us out of the routines and the regulations of our conventional lives. ❋ Unknown (2007)

If you or someone you know has engaged in subversive acts or thoughts, call 1-866-445-6580. ❋ Unknown (2007)

A subversive is one who works to undermine the structures and shibboleths of society. ❋ Superversive (2006)

In many cities there are movements for an easygoing "alternative carnival" which rests on the same historic roots, but is again subversive, funny and unrespectful. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Calling opinions in this forum subversive is typical of neocon, nay, facist inability to separate church and state. ❋ Unknown (2005)

I'm not convinced that subversive is quite the right word for what that set up has done. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Dr Murungaru, who is responsible for the military, reportedly expressed shock that a cartel of high-ranking officers could have been involved in subversive activities by diverting the Land Rovers to Mungiki, as detailed in an exclusive report on the scandal in the Daily Nation yesterday. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Vietnam to Cuba; the Cubans were also actively engaged in subversive activities, infiltrating a number of communist youth into the US, and were funneling ❋ Unknown (1999)

Litteli remains a confirmed friend of long-term subversive Mal Chamales and phone tap logs now pinpoint a total of nine Littell/Chamales telephone conversations, all of which contain lengthy expressions of Littell's sympathy for left-wing causes and expressions of his disdain for FBI "witch hunting." ❋ Ellroy, James, 1948- (1995)

So subversive is it of these, so wholly independent and revolutionary, that some wonder arises that he did not – upon his return from those duties which had so fortunately detained him during its inception – order the cancelling, or the complete remodelling, of anything so heterodox. ❋ Unknown (1905)

Today, we call the subversive, evil liberal policies that destroyed La Ceiba "Obamunism." ❋ The Open Press (2010)

Oslo, an event that has prompted a slew of invective from the Chinese government for honoring a man it calls a subversive and a criminal. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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