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subversive Meaning & Definition

/səbˈvɝsɪv/

What Does Subversive Mean?

Subversive is used as an adjective meaning Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase. As a noun, it means A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

Subversive: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation//səbˈvɝsɪv//
Syllables1
Synonymsinsurgent, seditious and revolutionist
Pluralsubversives
Comparative / superlativemore subversive, most subversive

Subversive Definition (Adjective)

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

    subversive influence

Subversive as a Noun

  1. A radical supporter of political or social revolution.
  2. One who subverts, a saboteur, provocateur, or propagandist.

Adjective

  1. Intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority.

Synonyms of Subversive

insurgentseditiousrevolutionistdisloyalsubverterrevolutionary
Subversive synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Subversive

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Subversive in a Sentence

subversive influence

subversive message

subversive government

subversive society

Word Forms & Grammar

subversive (comparative more subversive, superlative most subversive)

subversive (plural subversives)

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Origin of Subversive

See subvert and -ive.

Pronouncing Subversive

You say subversive as //səbˈvɝsɪv//. It has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Subversive

Is subversive an adjective or a noun?

Subversive is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for subversive?

Close synonyms of subversive are insurgent, seditious and revolutionist. See the full list of subversive synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of subversive?

The plural of subversive is subversives.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of subversive?

The comparative form is more subversive and the superlative form is most subversive.

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