subversion

IPA: sʌbvˈɝʒʌn

noun

  • (obsolete) The act of subverting; overturning; flipping from beneath.
  • The act of overthrowing a government or a ruler; dethronement.
  • The condition of being subverted.
  • A systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within; undermining.
  • A revision considered more similar to preceding subversions than a revision deemed a new "version" is to preceding versions.
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Examples of "subversion" in Sentences

  • The spy was skilled in the art of subversion, able to subtly manipulate and undermine the enemy's plans
  • The subversion of the government by rebel forces caused chaos and unrest in the streets
  • The hacker used sophisticated techniques of subversion to breach the company's security system
  • The author's novel was praised for its clever subversion of traditional gender roles and expectations
  • The dictator's regime relied on fear and intimidation to prevent any subversion of his power

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