noun
subversion
suhb-VUR-shuhn
Subversion (noun) means the act of undermining or overthrowing a system, government, or authority from within. Example: “The regime accused the journalists of subversion for exposing corruption.”
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The act of undermining or overthrowing a system, government, or authority from within.
"The regime accused the journalists of subversion for exposing corruption."
"The novel is really about the subversion of traditional gender roles."
How to use subversion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSecretly working to weaken or overturn something, like a government or an established idea.
Common pairings
political subversion
subversion of authority
accused of subversion
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Word forms
- Plural
- subversions
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Etymology
From Old French subversion, from Latin subversio.
Synonyms
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corruption
subversive activity
Related words
Rhymes for subversion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “subversion” mean?
The word “subversion” means the act of undermining or overthrowing a system, government, or authority from within. In plain terms, secretly working to weaken or overturn something, like a government or an established idea.
How do you pronounce “subversion”?
“Subversion” is pronounced suhb-VUR-shuhn (/sʌ̈bˈvɝ.ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “subversion” in a sentence?
Here is “subversion” used in a sentence: “The regime accused the journalists of subversion for exposing corruption.”
What part of speech is “subversion”?
“Subversion” is a noun.
Where does the word “subversion” come from?
The word “subversion” comes from Latin. From Old French subversion, from Latin subversio.
