subversion — the act of trying to weaken or destroy an established system, government, or institution, often secretly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of trying to weaken or destroy an established system, government, or institution, often secretly
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈvɝːʒən/
Example Sentences
- My little brother's subversion of the family rules involves hiding vegetables in the dog's bowl.
- The novel explores themes of subversion and rebellion against a totalitarian regime.
- Secretly changing the coffee to decaf at the office is the ultimate act of workplace subversion.
subversion
NOUN[/səbˈvɝːʒən/]
the act of trying to weaken or destroy an established system, government, or institution, often secretly
The rebel scribe's secret pamphlets caused the subversion of the old king's authority.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'subvertere', meaning to overturn from below.
Breakdown
sub- (under, from below) + vert- (to turn) + -ion (noun suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother's subversion of the family rules involves hiding vegetables in the dog's bowl.”
“The novel explores themes of subversion and rebellion against a totalitarian regime.”
“Secretly changing the coffee to decaf at the office is the ultimate act of workplace subversion.”
“The spy was trained in techniques of subversion to weaken enemy governments from within.”
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