Subversive
ahd-5
adjective.
Intending or intended to subvert an established order, especially to undermine or overthrow an established government.
noun.
One who advocates or is regarded as advocating subversion.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Tending to subvert; having a tendency to overthrow and ruin: with
of.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adjective.
Tending to subvert; having a tendency to overthrow and ruin.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
adjective.
Intending to
subvert
,
overturn
or
undermine
a
government
or
authority
noun.
a
radical
supporter
of
political
or
social
revolution
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
adjective.
in opposition to a civil authority or government
noun.
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
Word Usage
"In the meantime, Nigerian security agencies have been investigating what they call subversive activities by some foreign correspondents."
Equivalent
disloyal
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
coercive
discursive
dispersive
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
antagonistic
antisocial
constructive
corrupt
destructive
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Bolshevik
Bolshevist
Bolshie
Carbonarist
Carbonaro