Synonyms for subversive
səbˈvɜr sɪvsub·ver·sive

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1. subversivenoun

   Synonyms:
   revolutionary, revolutionist, subverter, insurgent, seditious

2. subversiveadjective

   Intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority

   Synonyms:
   subverter, revolutionist, revolutionary, insurgent, seditious

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1. revolutionist, revolutionary, subversive, subverteradjective

   a radical supporter of political or social revolution

   Synonyms:
   subverter, revolutionist, revolutionary

   Antonyms:
   loyal

2. insurgent, seditious, subversiveadjective

   in opposition to a civil authority or government

   Synonyms:
   instigative, seditious, rabble-rousing, inflammatory, insurgent, incitive, incendiary

   Antonyms:
   loyal

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1. subversiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   destructive, tending to the overthrow

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1. List of paraphrases for "subversive":

   subversion, sabotage, destructive, anti-state

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1. Marianne Moore:

   Egotism is usually subversive of sagacity.

2. Vladimir Osechkin:

   The formal basis for conducting these searches is the accusation of the embezzlement of funds earmarked for subversive activities in Ukraine, the real reason is unreliable, incomplete and partially false information about the political situation in Ukraine.

3. Luz Palmas Zaldua:

   It determines not only that state terrorism in Argentina was an criminal conspiracy but that it was coordinated with other dictatorships, they got together to maximize efforts to persecute political opponents of each of the dictatorships, and to 'disappear' or eliminate those who were considered subversive.

4. Nick Carpou:

   The magic of the Blumhouse model is that it allows us to be subversive and think outside the box when it comes to interesting audiences.

5. Henry Steele Commager:

   Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with patriotism, and find criticism subversive.