Subversive

/səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who engages in subversion.

The authorities arrested several known subversives during the protest.

An activist aiming to overthrow or undermine a governing body.

He was labeled a subversive for his revolutionary ideas.

adjective

Intending to overthrow or undermine an established system or institution.

The subversive actions of the group aimed to disrupt the government.

Seeking to challenge or undermine traditional values or beliefs.

Her subversive art questioned the norms of society.

From Latin 'subversus', the past participle of 'subvertere', meaning 'to overturn'

subversive action

Activities intended to undermine a government or authority.

subversive thought

Ideas that go against the established norms or beliefs.

subvert

To undermine the power and authority of an established system.

subversion

The act of undermining authority or an established system.

Radical

He's got some radical ideas that are quite subversive in nature.

Rebel

She's a rebel who's always advocating for subversive changes.