SUBVERSIVE


Meaning of SUBVERSIVE in English

— subversively , adv. — subversivism, subversiveness , n.

/seuhb verr"siv/ , adj.

1. Also, subversionary /seuhb verr"zheuh ner'ee, -sheuh-/ . tending to subvert or advocating subversion, esp. in an attempt to overthrow or cause the destruction of an established or legally constituted government.

n.

2. a person who adopts subversive principles or policies.

[ 1635-45; subvers ( us ) (ptp. of subvertere to SUBVERT) + -IVE ]

Syn. 1. traitorous, treacherous, seditious, destructive.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .