subversive
English
Etymology
See subvert and -ive.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /səbˈvɜɹsɪv/
- Rhymes: -ɜɹsɪv
- Hyphenation: sub‧ver‧sive
Adjective
subversive (comparative more subversive, superlative most subversive)
- Intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority.
Synonyms
- insurgent, seditious
Derived terms
- antisubversive
- countersubversive
- nonsubversive
- subversively
- subversiveness
- subversivism
Translations
intending to subvert
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Noun
subversive (plural subversives)
- A radical supporter of political or social revolution.
Synonyms
- revolutionist, revolutionary, subverter
Derived terms
- antisubversive
- countersubversive
- nonsubversive
Translations
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
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French
Adjective
subversive
- feminine singular of subversif
German
Adjective
subversive
- inflection of subversiv:
- strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
- strong nominative/accusative plural
- weak nominative all-gender singular
- weak accusative feminine/neuter singular
Swedish
Adjective
subversive
- absolute definite natural masculine form of subversiv.