subversive Synonyms & Antonyms
/səbˈvɝsɪv/
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Common synonyms for subversive are insurgent and seditious.
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Subversive as an 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.
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)
Words That Rhyme With Subversive
Origin of Subversive
See subvert and -ive.
Subversive: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /səbˈvɝsɪv/ |
| Meaning | Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase |
| Synonyms | insurgent and seditious |
| Plural | subversives |
| Comparative / superlative | more subversive, most subversive |
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 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.