Definition of Subversive

intended to destroy the power or influence of a government or an established belief

Examples of Subversive in a sentence

The group published a subversive magazine that contained nothing but negative articles about the current government.  🔊

On Sunday night, the subversive members of the church usually meet to discuss ways to get rid of their minister.  🔊

The government closely monitors subversive organizations to see if they pose a threat to the country.  🔊

In the movie, the dictator sent out troops to kill all of the subversive rebels who were trying to remove him from power.  🔊

The terrorists blew up the building as a subversive act to protest against our country’s occupation of their own nation.  🔊

Because the political cartoons written about the president were created by one of his enemies, they are very subversive in nature.  🔊

Every day, subversive groups are recruiting young people to join their rebellious organizations.  🔊

Through its protest, the subversive crowd is displaying its opposition to the government’s crimes against humanity.  🔊

The professor used his lessons to teach subversive philosophies to his frustrated students who were displeased with the president’s policies.  🔊

Although the cult leader preached peace, his actions were of a violent nature and completely subversive to state and national authorities.  🔊

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