subversion

🇬🇧 UK/səb'vɜːʃən/🇺🇸 US/sәb'vә:ʃәn/

C2

Definitions

n.

The act of undermining or overthrowing an established system, authority, or government

颠覆；破坏

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

subversionother

=subversion

Common Collocations

1.charged with subversion被控颠覆罪
2.subversion of authority颠覆权威
3.political subversion政治颠覆
4.acts of subversion颠覆行为

Example Sentences

1.
The officials were charged with subversion for plotting against the elected government.
2.
The novel explores the quiet subversion of traditional gender roles in modern society.
3.
Authorities accused the group of engaging in subversion and sedition.

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