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subversion

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subversive

Main Entry:: sub·ver·sion
Pronunciation:: \səb-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin subversion-, subversio, from Latin subvertere
Date:: 14th century

1: the act of subverting : the state of being subverted; especially : a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by persons working secretly from within2obsolete : a cause of overthrow or destruction

— sub·ver·sion·ary

Listen to the pronunciation of subversionary

\-zhə-ˌner-ē, -shə-\ adjective

— sub·ver·sive

Listen to the pronunciation of subversive

\-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\ adjective or noun

— sub·ver·sive·ly adverb

— sub·ver·sive·ness noun

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