subversive

BrE /ˈsʌb.vɜː.sɪv/ AmE /ˈsʌb.vər.sɪv/

adjective en → es

1 CONSPIRACY [attributive, predicative] B2

intending to overthrow or destroy a government, system, etc.

subversivo, conspirador

  • be subversive

Collocations subversive activities · subversive propaganda

  • The government accused the group of being subversive.

    El gobierno acusó al grupo de ser subversivo.

2 CHALLENGE [attributive, predicative] C1

intending to question or challenge accepted ideas, beliefs, etc.

rebelde, desafiante

  • be subversive

Collocations subversive ideas · subversive literature

  • The book is considered subversive by some critics.

    El libro es considerado subversivo por algunos críticos.