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subversive

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sub⋅ver⋅sive

  [suhb-vur-siv]
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–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.
Origin:
1635–45; < L subvers(us) (ptp. of subvertere to subvert ) + -ive

Related forms:
sub⋅ver⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
sub⋅ver⋅siv⋅ism, sub⋅ver⋅sive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. traitorous, treacherous, seditious, destructive.
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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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