subversive

CEFRC1

/səbˈvɝsɪv/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Trying to weaken or overthrow an established system or authority.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

Examples

  • The subversive group was dragging Algeria to the brink of utter destruction.

  • subversive influence

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [səbˈβɝsɪv]
  • /-vɚsɪv/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

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

  2. Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.

More examples

In context

  • subversive government

  • subversive message

  • subversive society

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

See subvert and -ive.