Subversion Meaning
/sʌbˈvɜː.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of subverting; overturning; flipping from beneath.
nounThe act of overthrowing a government or a ruler; dethronement.
Sentence Examples
May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The government tried to stop the ____ of its authority by rebel groups.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government accused the group of ____ after they published documents that criticized the new laws.
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English subversion, subversioun, from Old French subversion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The government tried to stop the ____ of its authority by rebel groups.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government accused the group of ____ after they published documents that criticized the new laws.