Subversion
noun
The act of undermining or overthrowing something established, like a government or an idea.
The dictator accused the activists of subversion for trying to overthrow his regime.
Often appears as...
- accused of subversion
- acts of subversion
noun
In computing, the subversion is a version control system that helps track changes to files, folders, and directories.
Subversion helps software developers manage and track changes to their code.
Often appears as...
- apache subversion
- version control
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noun
The act of undermining or overthrowing something established, like a government or an idea.
The dictator accused the activists of subversion for trying to overthrow his regime.
Often appears as...
- accused of subversion
- acts of subversion
noun
In computing, the subversion is a version control system that helps track changes to files, folders, and directories.
Subversion helps software developers manage and track changes to their code.
Often appears as...
- apache subversion
- version control
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
Subversion usually has negative implications, suggesting harmful intentions.
The books were banned for their subversion of established morals.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Tone
The word 'subversion' is often used in serious political or social contexts.
The jury debated the alleged subversion of the suspects.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Consequences
Acts of subversion against a state can lead to legal consequences, like imprisonment.
He faced charges of subversion for leaking classified information.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
Subversion usually has negative implications, suggesting harmful intentions.
The books were banned for their subversion of established morals.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Tone
The word 'subversion' is often used in serious political or social contexts.
The jury debated the alleged subversion of the suspects.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Consequences
Acts of subversion against a state can lead to legal consequences, like imprisonment.
He faced charges of subversion for leaking classified information.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
Subversion usually has negative implications, suggesting harmful intentions.
The books were banned for their subversion of established morals.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Tone
The word 'subversion' is often used in serious political or social contexts.
The jury debated the alleged subversion of the suspects.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Consequences
Acts of subversion against a state can lead to legal consequences, like imprisonment.
He faced charges of subversion for leaking classified information.
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Why can’t governments...
is a subversion of a system designed to protect the economy. Others have insisted these measures are necessary, and have so far helped stabilize economies. Though quantitative easing has become a lot more common in recent years,
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And Michael disappeared. So that is an example, both of wisdom in practice and the subversion of wisdom by rules that are meant, of course, to make things better.
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Why can’t governments...
is a subversion of a system designed to protect the economy. Others have insisted these measures are necessary, and have so far helped stabilize economies. Though quantitative easing has become a lot more common in recent years,
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Barry Schwartz: Using...
And Michael disappeared. So that is an example, both of wisdom in practice and the subversion of wisdom by rules that are meant, of course, to make things better.
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Benjamin N. Cardozo
American Judge
There comes not seldom a crisis in the life of men, of nations, and of worlds, when the old forms seem ready to decay, and the old rules of action have lost their binding force. The evils of existing systems obscure the blessings that attend them, and, where reform is needed, the cry is raised for subversion.
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John Stuart Mill
English Philosopher
All political revolutions, not affected by foreign conquest, originate in moral revolutions. The subversion of established institutions is merely one consequence of the previous subversion of established opinions.
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Margo Jefferson
American Critic
At the very least, noir offers an alternate reality - moments of real passion, a bleak code of honor, and a need for freedom amid corruption. At its best, noir offers a map of subversion.
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Richard Perle
American Public Servant
We may be so eager to protect the right to dissent that we lose sight of the difference between dissent and subversion.
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Hal Borland
American Author
You can't be suspicious of a tree, or accuse a bird or a squirrel of subversion or challenge the ideology of a violet.
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Leila Slimani
French Writer
My parents were lovers of books, and they raised us in a manner that viewed freedom and subversion as indispensable.
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Germaine Greer
Australian Activist
The sight of women talking together has always made men uneasy; nowadays it means rank subversion.
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Dario Fo
Italian Playwright
Comedy makes the subversion of the existing state of affairs possible.
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Garrett Hardin
American Environmentalist
An attack on values is inevitably seen as an act of subversion.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.
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Benjamin N. Cardozo
American Judge
There comes not seldom a crisis in the life of men, of nations, and of worlds, when the old forms seem ready to decay, and the old rules of action have lost their binding force. The evils of existing systems obscure the blessings that attend them, and, where reform is needed, the cry is raised for subversion.
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John Stuart Mill
English Philosopher
All political revolutions, not affected by foreign conquest, originate in moral revolutions. The subversion of established institutions is merely one consequence of the previous subversion of established opinions.
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Margo Jefferson
American Critic
At the very least, noir offers an alternate reality - moments of real passion, a bleak code of honor, and a need for freedom amid corruption. At its best, noir offers a map of subversion.
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Richard Perle
American Public Servant
We may be so eager to protect the right to dissent that we lose sight of the difference between dissent and subversion.
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Hal Borland
American Author
You can't be suspicious of a tree, or accuse a bird or a squirrel of subversion or challenge the ideology of a violet.
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Leila Slimani
French Writer
My parents were lovers of books, and they raised us in a manner that viewed freedom and subversion as indispensable.
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Germaine Greer
Australian Activist
The sight of women talking together has always made men uneasy; nowadays it means rank subversion.
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Dario Fo
Italian Playwright
Comedy makes the subversion of the existing state of affairs possible.
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Garrett Hardin
American Environmentalist
An attack on values is inevitably seen as an act of subversion.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.
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