subversion

noun
UK: /sʌbˈvɜːʃən/
US: /sʌbˈvɜːrʒən/

  1. The act of trying to destroy or damage a government or system by secret planning.

    1. The group was accused of subversion.
    2. His actions were interpreted as a clear act of subversion against the company's policies.

  2. An attempt to weaken or overturn something, especially an established system or institution.

    1. This is a dangerous act of subversion.
    2. The novel explores themes of social subversion and rebellion against authority figures.

Synonyms

sedition insurgency rebellion mutiny overthrow disruption insurrection corruption treason perversion revolution violation sabotage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subversion" in English means: The act of trying to destroy or damage a government or system by secret planning., An attempt to weaken or overturn something, especially an established system or institution..

The phonetic transcription of "subversion" is /sʌbˈvɜːʃən/ in British English and /sʌbˈvɜːrʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subversion": sedition, insurgency, rebellion, mutiny, overthrow, disruption, insurrection, corruption, treason, perversion, revolution, violation, sabotage.

Example usage of "subversion": "The group was accused of subversion.". More examples on the page.