Associations to the word «Subversive»

Wiktionary

SUBVERSIVE, adjective. Intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority
SUBVERSIVE, noun. A radical supporter of political or social revolution

Dictionary definition

SUBVERSIVE, noun. A radical supporter of political or social revolution.
SUBVERSIVE, adjective. In opposition to a civil authority or government.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats