subversive
A radical supporter of political or social revolutionA radical supporter of political or social revolution.
» The lyrics seem innocent enough, but if you listen to them closely, you'll realize how subversive they really are.
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2 sensesA radical supporter of political or social revolution.
революционерrevoljucioner
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
One who subverts, a saboteur, provocateur, or propagandist.
Examples
3 sentencesThe lyrics seem innocent enough, but if you listen to them closely, you'll realize how subversive they really are.
The subversive group was dragging Algeria to the brink of utter destruction.
George Eliot is subtly subversive: there are have-nots on every fringe, and her women collaborate in exquisitely detailed mutual oppression.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
See subvert and -ive.See subvert and -ive.
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Forms
plural: subversives| Singular | subversive |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- a radical supporter of political or social revolution:revolutionistrevolutionarysubverter