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Webster 1913 Edition

Subversive

Sub-ver′sive

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
subversif
.]
Tending to subvert; having a tendency to overthrow and ruin.
Lying is a vice
subversive
of the very ends and design of conversation.
Rogers.

Webster 1828 Edition

Subversive

SUBVERS'IVE

,
Adj.
Tending to subvert; having a tendency to overthrow and ruin. Every immorality is subversive of private happiness. Public corruption of morals is subversive of public happiness.

Definition 2024

subversive

subversive

English

Adjective

subversive ‎(comparative more subversive, superlative most subversive)

  1. Intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority.

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Noun

subversive ‎(plural subversives)

  1. A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

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French

Adjective

subversive

  1. feminine singular of subversif

German

Adjective

subversive

  1. inflected form of subversiv

Swedish

Adjective

subversive

  1. absolute definite natural masculine form of subversiv.

Etymology

See to subvert.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /səbˈvɜrsɪv/
  • Rhymes: -ɜrsɪv
  • Hyphenation: sub‧ver‧sive

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