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subversive.

Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/səbˈvɝsɪv/General-American/sʌb-/General-American/-vɚsɪv/General-American[səbˈβɝsɪv]General-American
  1. Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.

    subversive influence
    subversive message
Where this word comes from

See subvert and -ive.

noun/səbˈvɝsɪv/General-American/sʌb-/General-American/-vɚsɪv/General-American[səbˈβɝsɪv]General-American
  1. A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

  2. One who subverts, a saboteur, provocateur, or propagandist.

Where this word comes from

See subvert and -ive.

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