subversion

Meanings

• noun

  The act of undermining or overthrowing a political or social establishment.

• noun

  A change made to subvert a system or circumvent a law.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with subversion
reversion , revision , version

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Variants

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subversion , subversionary , subversions , subversive , subversively , subversiveness , subversivenesses , subversives , anti-subversion , anti-subversive , anti-subversives , antisubversion , antisubversive , antisubversives

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Forms

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subverts, subverting, subverted

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'subvertere' meaning 'to overthrow'.

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Trivia

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1. Subversion is the opposite of 'revolution', which is a turnaround.

2. The term 'subversion' was commonly used during the Cold War to describe attempts by the Soviet Union to undermine Western democracies.

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Related Concepts

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1. rebellion: The act of rising up against an authority or system.

2. revolution: A fundamental change in power or organizational structures.

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Culture

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Subversion has been used extensively in literature and art to challenge societal norms and explore taboo subjects. It is a common theme in dystopian and rebellious literature and has been a source of inspiration for various social and political movements.

How to Memorize "subversion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a political system being overthrown or a group of people working together to challenge authority.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of challenging the status quo or overthrowing a system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Subvert System' to remember the meaning of the word.

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