subversive in French
subversive in French is subversif — subversive means intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority.
subversive in French
subversif
Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.
What does "subversive" mean?
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adjective Intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority.
"The satirical cartoons were seen as subversive by the government."
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noun A person who works to undermine or overthrow an established order.
"The secret police kept files on suspected subversives."
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subversive in a sentence
- The satirical cartoons were seen as subversive by the government.
- The secret police kept files on suspected subversives.
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What is "subversive" in French?
"subversive" in French is subversif. subversive means: Intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority.
How do you use "subversive" in a sentence?
Example: "The satirical cartoons were seen as subversive by the government." In French, "subversive" is subversif.
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