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sub·ver·sion
 subversion
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- pronunciation:
- s
 b
vuhr
zhn
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of undermining or overthrowing, esp. an established government.
- synonyms:
- overthrow, sabotage, undermining, undoing
- similar words:
- coup, insurgence, insurrection, mutiny, overturn, rebellion, revolt, revolution, sedition, toppling, undercutting, uprising
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| definition 2: |
the condition of being undermined or overthrown.
- synonyms:
- defeat, overthrow
- similar words:
- abolition, destruction, downfall, fall, overturn, vanquishment
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| related words: |
abolition, overthrow, treachery, treason |
The word subversion
contains the following part:
vers, vert
Latin
root
that means to turn; to be occupied with
  Example words:
adversary, adverse, adversity, advertise, advertisement, anniversary, avert, controversial, controversy, conversation, converse1, convert, convertible, diverse, diversion, diversity, divert, divorce, extrovert, invert, invertebrate, irreversible, reverse, universe, university, versatile, verse, version, versus, vertebrate, vertex, vertical
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