subversion

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /sʌbˈvɜː.ʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /sʌ̈bˈvɝ.ʒən/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: sub‧ver‧sion

Noun

Singular subversion

Plural subversions

1. The act of undermining, weakening, or overthrowing an established system, government, institution, or set of beliefs—usually from within and through indirect, covert, or gradual means rather than open force.