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Subversive vs Riotous - What's the difference?

subversive | riotous |

As adjectives the difference between subversive and riotous

is that subversive is intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority while riotous is having the characteristics of a riot.

As a noun subversive

is a radical supporter of political or social revolution.

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

    riotous

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • having the characteristics of a riot
  • causing, inciting or taking part in a riot
  • unrestrained and boisterous; degenerate or dissolute

    • Synonyms

    * ragmatical

    Derived terms

    * riotous living