adjective
- intended to undermine or overthrow an established system, institution, or government
Usage: formal
Examples
- The government banned several subversionary publications.
- His subversionary activities led to his arrest.
- The group’s subversionary agenda threatened the stability of the regime.
- Subversionary elements within the organization were quickly identified.
- The novel was considered subversionary by the censors.
- Her subversionary ideas challenged traditional authority.