subversionary
/səbˈvɜrʒəˌnɛri/
adjective
- Intended to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution, especially a government.
- The group was accused of spreading subversionary propaganda against the monarchy.
- The novel was banned for its subversionary themes that criticized the ruling party.
- Her subversionary art challenged traditional ideas about beauty and power.
- Tending to disrupt or challenge accepted norms, values, or conventions in a creative or playful way.
- The comedian's subversionary humor made the audience question everyday assumptions.
- The fashion designer's subversionary collection turned ordinary clothing inside out.
- The film uses subversionary storytelling to surprise viewers and break genre rules.
Synonyms
noun
- A person who engages in or supports subversion; a revolutionary or rebel.
- The novel's hero is a reluctant subversionary who fights against a corrupt empire.
- He was labeled a subversionary for distributing pamphlets that called for reform.
- The government arrested several subversionaries who were plotting a coup.