Definition of Subversion
the act of trying to destroy a government or system
Examples of Subversion in a sentence
Police officers were dispatched to the streets in an attempt to stop the subversion carried out by the rioting crowd. 🔊
The traitor received a 20 year sentence for subversion after being convicted of trying to overthrow the government. 🔊
Suspected of subversion against the government, Clarence was being watched closely by the FBI. 🔊
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