subversive

• Qualifie quelque chose ou quelqu’un qui cherche à saper ou à renverser l’autorité, les institutions ou les normes établies.

Describes something or someone that seeks to undermine or overthrow established authority, institutions, or norms.

1. Tending to undermine authorityC1formalpolitical

   Intended to weaken or overthrow an established system, government, or institution.

   Qui tend à saper l'autorité

   • The government banned the book for its subversive content.
   • His subversive speeches were monitored by the authorities.
   • They were accused of engaging in subversive activities against the state.

   Synonymesinsurgentinsurrectionarymutinousrebelliousrevolutionaryseditious

   Antonymesconformistconservativeloyalobedientpatrioticsupportive

2. Challenging traditional normsC1formal

   Seeking to challenge or overturn conventional ideas, values, or social structures.

   Qui remet en cause les normes établies

   • The artist's work was considered subversive for its critique of consumerism.
   • Her subversive humor often targeted societal taboos.
   • The play was a subversive take on traditional family roles.

   Synonymesdissidenticonoclasticinsurgentnonconformistradicalrebelliousrevolutionaryseditiousunconventional

   Antonymescompliantconformistconventionalorthodoxtraditionalist

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose qui cherche à saper ou à renverser un système, une institution ou un pouvoir établi, souvent par des méthodes cachées ou révolutionnaires.

A noun referring to a person or thing that seeks to undermine or overthrow an established system, institution, or authority, often through covert or revolutionary means.

1. Political rebelC1formalpolitical

   A person who seeks to undermine or overthrow an established system, government, or authority.

   subversif (personne)

   • The government arrested several subversives accused of plotting a coup.
   • He was labeled a subversive for distributing anti-government pamphlets.
   • The regime viewed any critic as a dangerous subversive.

   Synonymesagitatorinsurgentinsurrectionistrebelrevolutionary

2. Social disruptorC1formal

   Someone who challenges or undermines accepted social norms, values, or institutions.

   Subversif (personne)

   • The artist was considered a subversive for his controversial paintings.
   • She was a cultural subversive who questioned traditional gender roles.
   • The writer's novels were banned for being subversive to public morality.

   Synonymesagitatordissidentinsurgentmalcontentrebelrevolutionarytroublemaker

   Antonymesconformisttraditionalist