subversive

adj, noun — 3 senses

subversive

adj

US /səbˈvɝsɪv/ · UK /səbˈvɜːsɪv/

Etymology See subvert and -ive.

1

Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.

subversive influence
subversive message

2 more examples

subversive government
subversive society

Synonyms: insurgent, seditious
Derived terms: antisubversive, countersubversive, immunosubversive, nonsubversive, subversive basics, subversively, subversiveness, subversivism, unsubversive
Related terms: subversion, superversive

subversive

noun

Etymology See subvert and -ive.

1

A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

2

One who subverts, a saboteur, provocateur, or propagandist.

Synonyms: revolutionist, revolutionary, subverter
Derived terms: antisubversive, countersubversive, nonsubversive

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