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Subversive vs Iconoclast - What's the difference?

subversive | iconoclast |

As nouns the difference between subversive and iconoclast

is that subversive is a radical supporter of political or social revolution while iconoclast is one who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.

As an adjective subversive

is intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority.

subversive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority

    • Synonyms

    * insurgent, seditious

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a radical supporter of political or social revolution

    • Synonyms

    * revolutionist, revolutionary, subverter

    iconoclast

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.
  • *
  • One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.
  • * 2008 The Handbook of Texas Online , William Cowper Brann , Texas State Historical Association, Austin [http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/BB/fbr23.html]:
    • In February 1895 he [William Cowper Brann, 1855-1898 ] revived publication of the Iconoclast . This time it was successful and eventually attained a circulation of 100,000. Brann took obvious relish in directing his stinging attacks upon institutions and persons he considered to be hypocritical or overly sanctimonious.
  • One who attacks cherished beliefs.

    • Antonyms

    * iconodule

    Related terms

    * clast * clastic * icon * iconoclasm * iconoclastic

    See also

    * antichrist * rebel * radical * dissenter * contrarian ----