subversion

• Substantivo que designa a ação de minar ou derrubar uma ordem, sistema, instituição ou autoridade estabelecida, frequentemente por meios ocultos ou indiretos. Pode também referir-se à corrupção ou desestabilização interna de valores, normas ou estruturas.

A noun referring to the act of undermining or overthrowing an established system, institution, or authority, often through covert means.

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1. Undermining authorityC1formal

   The act of attempting to weaken or destroy a system, institution, or established authority, especially a government.

   Subversão da autoridade

   • The government accused the group of engaging in political subversion.
   • Subversion of the democratic process is a serious crime.
   • The novel explores themes of rebellion and subversion against the state.

   Sinônimosdestabilizationdisruptionoverthrowsabotagesedition

   Antônimosdefenseloyaltysupport

2. Corruption of principlesC1formal

   The act of destroying someone's honesty, loyalty, or moral integrity; corrupting principles.

   Corrupção de princípios

   • The propaganda was designed for the subversion of public trust.
   • Subversion of the company's ethical standards led to the scandal.
   • He was charged with subversion of the organization's core values.

   Sinônimoscorruptiondebasementdegradationdemoralizationperversion

   Antônimoshonestyintegrityloyaltymoralityprobityrighteousnessuprightnessvirtue