subversion
an act or instance of subverting.
the state of being subverted; destruction.
something that subverts or overthrows.
Origin of subversion
1Other words from subversion
- an·ti·sub·ver·sion, noun
- non·sub·ver·sion, noun
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How to use subversion in a sentence
First, a photo he posted of Liu, the late dissident who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 while serving a prison sentence for “inciting subversion,” was deleted from his timeline, Shen said.
If running for office and trying to win elections means subversion, it is clear that the NSL is aimed at the total subjugation of Hong Kong people.
Hong Kong arrests American lawyer in latest round-up of opposition figures | Claire Zillman, reporter | January 6, 2021 | FortuneThere, the “true love” story is between sisters, an intentional subversion of the Disney standard.
The new security legislation punishes those accused of vaguely defined crimes like secession and subversion, and gives police vastly expanded powers to surveil and investigate.
A Cultural Revolution 2.0 is sweeping through Hong Kong’s offices and schools | Mary Hui | July 22, 2020 | QuartzThe Hong Kong government, meanwhile, said it has launched an investigation into whether the primaries could amount to an act of subversion—a crime punishable by up to life imprisonment under the national security law.
Over half a million Hong Kongers are potentially guilty of breaking the national security law | Mary Hui | July 14, 2020 | Quartz
When the song ended, Wembore anticipated a fight and took off, pleased with the subversion of his dance.
‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis | Nina Strochlic | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe are watching an invasion using subversion, coercion, and somewhat limited military action.
Where are the labor leaders, who fought communist subversion at home and communist oppression abroad?
Is subversion on the horizon or will Black Jesus sacrifice a historically political concept for the sake of a stoner comedy?
‘Black Jesus’ Resurrected: Racial Stereotypes or Subversive Comedy? | Rawiya Kameir | August 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt will be a tough task and will likely prompt yet more Russian aggression or subversion.
Pro-Russian Protesters in East Ukraine Laugh at Kiev’s Threats | David Patrikarakos | April 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTherefore, the logical place to look for subversion is in the slums.
The Status Civilization | Robert SheckleyWhat, but its subversion, its disseverment, by its own internal antagonism?
The Right of American Slavery | True Worthy HoitSuch therefore was the state of learning before the subversion of the Western Empire.
That is a ground of real difference to a certain extent; but it is not a sufficient ground for the subversion of justice.
Caleb Williams | William GodwinAnd now this dogma of my early days found its complete subversion, for these were not only dead, but as Gen. Jno.
Under the Stars and Bars | Walter A. Clark
British Dictionary definitions for subversion
/ (səbˈvɜːʃən) /
the act or an instance of subverting or overthrowing a legally constituted government, institution, etc
the state of being subverted; destruction or ruin
something that brings about an overthrow
Origin of subversion
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