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Subvertive

Definition: Being characterized by subversion or attempting to overthrow an established social, political, or economic system.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to something that aims to undermine or destabilize an existing system.

Usage: The subvertive organization sought to disrupt the government to bring about radical change.

Sample Sentence: The subvertive campaign spread propaganda to incite rebellion among the citizens.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A person or group who engages in subversive activities.

Usage: The authorities were on high alert, monitoring any potential subvertives within the city.

Sample Sentence: The government crackdown targeted suspected subvertives and detained them without trial.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a subversive manner; acting to undermine or challenge the status quo.

Usage: The artist subtly and subvertively criticized societal norms through their avant-garde artwork.

Sample Sentence: The comedian humorously and subvertively challenged popular ideologies during their performance.

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