Pronunciations (5)
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/səbˈvɝsɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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[səbˈβɝsɪv]
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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[səb̪ˈvɝsɪv]
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/səbˈvɜːsɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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səbˈvɜɹsɪv
Adjective
Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.
- Related words
- subversionsuperversive
- Examples
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subversive influence
subversive message
More examples (2)
subversive government
subversive society
Noun
A radical supporter of political or social revolution.
One who subverts, a saboteur, provocateur, or propagandist.
Adjective
in opposition to a civil authority or government
Noun
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
- Broader terms