SUBVERSION Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word subversion. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SUBVERSION
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| coup | noun n | |||||
noun • a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force • a brilliant and notable success | ||||||
| insurrection | noun n | |||||
noun • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | ||||||
| mutiny | noun n | |||||
noun • open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers) verb • engage in a mutiny against an authority | ||||||
| overthrow | verb v | |||||
noun • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) • the act of disturbing the mind or body verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • rule against | ||||||
| rebellion | noun n | |||||
noun • refusal to accept some authority or code or convention • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | ||||||
| revolt | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another verb • make revolution • fill with distaste • cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of | ||||||
| uprising | noun n | |||||
noun • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | ||||||
| corruption | noun n | |||||
noun • lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain • in a state of progressive putrefaction • decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles • destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity • inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony) | ||||||
| subversive activity | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government | ||||||