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subversion

noun

/səbˈvɜːrʒən/

Meaning

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.

political subversion

undermining, overthrow, disruption, rebellion

stability, order

acts of subversion, accused of subversion, political subversion

a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant

The state of being engrossed or absorbed in thought about something.

the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese

A rapid increase or spread of something, especially in number or amount.

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.