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Subversive

//səbˈvɝsɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.

    "subversive influence"

Adjective
  1. 1
    in opposition to a civil authority or government wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A radical supporter of political or social revolution.
  2. 2
    a radical supporter of political or social revolution wordnet
  3. 3
    One who subverts, a saboteur, provocateur, or propagandist.

Etymology

Etymology 1

See subvert and -ive.

Etymology 2

See subvert and -ive.

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