ADJ. tending to overthrow or destroy. "Subversive" describes something that tends to undermine or overthrow, especially a political system or established authority.
ADJ. tending to overthrow or destroy. "Subversive" describe algo que tiende a socavar o derrocar, especialmente un sistema político o una autoridad establecida.
| Word | subversive |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | tending to overthrow or destroy. |
| Sentence | At first glance, the notion that styrofoam cups may actually be more ecologically sound that paper cups strikes most environmentalists as subversive. |
Tags: psat, hf
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