subversion

noun

sub·ver·sion səb-ˈvər-zhən How to pronounce subversion (audio)

-shən

: 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 within

obsolete : a cause of overthrow or destruction

subversionary

səb-ˈvər-zhə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce subversion (audio)

-shə-

adjective

subversive

səb-ˈvər-siv How to pronounce subversion (audio)

-ziv

adjective or noun

subversively adverb

subversiveness noun

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Subversion is literally the "turning over" of something. In the 1950s and '60s, many people worried about communist subversion of the U.S. government, though they often saw subversive activities where none existed. Nondemocratic governments often claim that anyone who disagrees with them or joins a demonstration is a subversive. But subversion isn't always quite so serious a matter; when words like weekend, sandwich, job, *and *camping started being used by the French, for example, some of them began claiming that America was subverting their language.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The law punishes anything China sees as subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison and has been widely criticized as a tool to purge political opponents and crush individual freedoms.

Reuters, CNN, 11 Nov. 2021 The novels, quietly radical in their subversion of nineteenth-century literary convention, were published at his own expense and roundly ignored, except by a couple of critics who scolded him for his low subject matter.

Nathaniel Rich, The New York Review of Books, 24 Aug. 2022 Started by 25-year-old Rogeri Scandela, @tweakseason is an evolution, or perhaps a subversion, of those polished social media documentarians of the city.

Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2022 Of course, there's still plenty of subversion going on.

Grayson Quay, The Week, 16 Aug. 2022 In her sharpest moments onscreen — and Donnie Brasco definitely had them — Heche supplied hints of subversion and frustration, an interiority that existed outside of the plot.

Ew Staff, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Since then, almost 200 people have been arrested on charges of subversion, secession, terrorism or collusion with foreign forces, including journalists and many of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures.

Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 1 July 2022 But the other thing that is really cool is the subversion of that idea.

André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022 The subversion comes from the direction Tindle wanted to take this story.

Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	subversion
释义	subversion noun sub·ver·sion səb-ˈvər-zhən -shən 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 within 2 obsolete : a cause of overthrow or destruction subversionary səb-ˈvər-zhə-ˌner-ē -shə- adjective subversive səb-ˈvər-siv -ziv adjective or noun subversively adverb subversiveness noun Did you know? Subversion is literally the "turning over" of something. In the 1950s and '60s, many people worried about communist subversion of the U.S. government, though they often saw subversive activities where none existed. Nondemocratic governments often claim that anyone who disagrees with them or joins a demonstration is a subversive. But subversion isn't always quite so serious a matter; when words like weekend, sandwich, job, and camping started being used by the French, for example, some of them began claiming that America was subverting their language. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The law punishes anything China sees as subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison and has been widely criticized as a tool to purge political opponents and crush individual freedoms. Reuters, CNN, 11 Nov. 2021 The novels, quietly radical in their subversion of nineteenth-century literary convention, were published at his own expense and roundly ignored, except by a couple of critics who scolded him for his low subject matter. Nathaniel Rich, The New York Review of Books, 24 Aug. 2022 Started by 25-year-old Rogeri Scandela, @tweakseason is an evolution, or perhaps a subversion, of those polished social media documentarians of the city. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2022 Of course, there's still plenty of subversion going on. Grayson Quay, The Week, 16 Aug. 2022 In her sharpest moments onscreen — and Donnie Brasco definitely had them — Heche supplied hints of subversion and frustration, an interiority that existed outside of the plot. Ew Staff, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Since then, almost 200 people have been arrested on charges of subversion, secession, terrorism or collusion with foreign forces, including journalists and many of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures. Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 1 July 2022 But the other thing that is really cool is the subversion of that idea. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022 The subversion comes from the direction Tindle wanted to take this story. Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin subversion-, subversio, from Latin subvertere First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing subversion anti-subversion anti-subversion Legal Definition subversion noun sub·ver·sion səb-ˈvər-zhən : a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by persons working from within also : the crime of committing acts in furtherance of such an attempt subversion noun as in sabotage secret efforts to weaken or ruin a political system or government from within They were arrested on charges of political subversion. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sabotage insurrection treason rebellion treachery unrest overthrow revolution revolt uprising mutiny insurgency coup sedition upset overturn misprision coup d'état outbreak eruption upheaval turmoil coup d'etat outburst commotion ruction bustle coil stir convulsion ruckus hubbub pandemonium paroxysm rumpus furore rout bluster tumult furor squall hullabaloo tempest bobbery earthquake row fuss stew welter shindy hurly-burly uproar cataclysm flare-up to-do bouleversement storm williwaw
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subversion

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