Pronunciation: /səbˈvɜːrʒən/
noun the act of subverting or the state of being subverted; overthrow or destruction of a government, institution, etc., by sabotage, insurrection, etc.
A1 Subversion is when someone tries to undermine or overthrow a government.
A2 The spy's subversion of the enemy's plans was successful.
B1 The novel explores themes of subversion and rebellion against societal norms.
B2 The artist's work is known for its subversion of traditional artistic techniques.
C1 The political activist was arrested for his subversion of the ruling regime.
C2 The film director is known for using subversion to challenge audience expectations and provoke thought.
adjective pertaining to or characteristic of subversion
A1 The subversion tactics used in the movie were very sneaky and clever.
A2 The subversion of traditional gender roles was a central theme in the novel.
B1 The artist's subversive paintings challenged societal norms and expectations.
B2 The subversion of political institutions led to a major upheaval in the country.
C1 The subversion of power structures within the organization caused a lot of controversy.
C2 The filmmaker's subversive approach to storytelling pushed the boundaries of cinema.
formal The act of subversion undermines the authority of the government.
informal He was caught red-handed in his subversion of company policies.
slang I heard she's been up to some shady subversion stuff lately.
figurative The artist's subversion of traditional painting techniques created a stir in the art world.
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