— 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.