Vocabulary Entry

subversive

|adjective • noun

adjective

Tending to undermine or overthrow established authority or institutions.

Example Sentences

"The subversive literature was banned by the government."

"Her subversive ideas challenged the traditional norms of society."

"He was known for his subversive art that criticized political regimes."

noun

Example Sentences

"The authorities were concerned about the rise of subversives in the community."

"They labeled her a subversive for her outspoken views on the regime."

"Subversives often work in secret to avoid detection by the government."