The government viewed the underground newspaper as subversive.
政府认为这份地下报纸具有颠覆性。
Which of the following is the closest synonym to “subversive”?
B — rebellious. “subversive” means adj. seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution
The banned book was full of ______ ideas that boldly challenged the rulers.
C — subversive. “subversive” means adj. seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution
subversive — adj. seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution. In Chinese: 颠覆的.
subversive is pronounced /səbˈvɜrsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sub · ver · sive.
The government viewed the underground newspaper as subversive. (政府认为这份地下报纸具有颠覆性。)
rebellious, revolutionary, insurgent, seditious — all close in meaning to subversive (adj. seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution).
Yes. subversive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
sub(below)+vers(turn)+ive→ turn from below → subversive.