seditious

• Aufwiegelnd zum Aufstand gegen die Staatsgewalt oder Regierung; aufrührerisch, rebellion anstiftend.

Relating to or inciting rebellion against the authority of a state or government.

1. Inciting rebellionC1formal

   Intended to encourage people to rebel against the authority of a state or government.

   Aufrührerisch

   • The government banned the publication for its seditious content.
   • He was arrested for making seditious speeches against the monarchy.
   • The leaflets were considered seditious and were confiscated.

   Synonymefactiousincendiaryinflammatoryinsubordinateinsurrectionarymutinousrebelliousrevolutionarysubversive

   Antonymelaw-abidingloyalobedientpatrioticsubmissive

2. Opposing authorityC1formal

   Characterized by opposition to a civil authority or established government.

   Aufrührerisch

   • The group was accused of engaging in seditious activities.
   • Seditious writings were circulated in secret during the occupation.
   • The court found the pamphlet to be seditious in nature.

   Synonymefactiousinsurgentinsurrectionarymutinousrebelliousrevoltingrevolutionarysubversive

   Antonymecompliantlawfulloyalobedientpatriotic