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Subversion vs Destabilise - What's the difference?

subversion | destabilise |

As a noun subversion

is the act of subverting or the condition of being subverted.

As a verb destabilise is

to make something unstable.

subversion

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of subverting or the condition of being subverted.
  • A systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within; undermining.

    • Related terms

    * subversive * subvert

    destabilise

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l) (US English)

    Verb

    (destabilis)
  • To make something unstable.
  • To undermine a government, especially by means of subversion or terrorism.
  • To become unstable.