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Subversive vs Subversion - What's the difference?

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Subversion is a related term of subversive.



As nouns the difference between subversive and subversion

is that subversive is a radical supporter of political or social revolution while subversion is the act of subverting or the condition of being subverted.

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

    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