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sub⋅ver⋅sive
[suh
b-vur-siv] 
–adjective
| 1. | Also, sub⋅ver⋅sion⋅ar⋅y [suhb-vur-zhuh-ner-ee, -shuh-] . tending to subvert or advocating subversion, esp. in an attempt to overthrow or cause the destruction of an established or legally constituted government. |
–noun
| 2. | a person who adopts subversive principles or policies. |
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| sub·ver·sive (səb-vûr'sĭv, -zĭv) adj. Intended or serving to subvert, especially intended to overthrow or undermine an established government: "Sex and creativity are often seen by dictators as subversive activities" (Erica Jong). n. One who advocates or is regarded as advocating subversion. sub·ver'sive·ly adv., sub·ver'sive·ness n. |
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Subversive
Sub*ver"sive\, a. [Cf. F. subversif.] Tending to subvert; having a tendency to overthrow and ruin. Lying is a vice subversive of the very ends and design of conversation. --Rogers.
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Language Translation for : subversive
Spanish:
subversivo,
German:
zerstörerisch,
Japanese:
破壊的な
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