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Subversive vs Treacherous - What's the difference?

subversive | treacherous |

As adjectives the difference between subversive and treacherous

is that subversive is intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority while treacherous is exhibiting treachery.

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

    treacherous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Exhibiting treachery.
  • Deceitful; inclined to betray.
  • Unreliable; dangerous.
    • a treacherous mountain trail

    Antonyms

    * (exhibiting treachery) loyal

    Related terms

    * treacher * treachery * trick * trickster * tricky

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