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subversive
This term carries a heavy political charge, often evoking images of clandestine operations, underground movements, or intellectual rebellion. While it can describe violent attempts to topple a government, it is frequently used to describe a subtle, psychological, or artistic challenge to the status quo. The connotation varies based on the speaker: a state authority views it as a threat, whereas a revolutionary views it as a tool for liberation.
When used as a noun, the word refers specifically to the individual agent of this disruption. It functions as a standard countable noun, referring to people who actively engage in subversive behavior.
Meanings
Examples
The government banned the pamphlet for its subversive content.
He has a subversive sense of humor that mocks authority.
The secret police arrested several known subversives during the night.
I wonder if these new policies are actually subversive to our company culture.
Stop being so subversive in the middle of the meeting.
The artist used subversive imagery to critique the social hierarchy.
They were accused of engaging in subversive activities against the state.
She is a quiet subversive who challenges the status quo from within.