subversive

səbˈvɜːsɪv
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Translation of subversive into German,

Adjective

1.

undermining authority

intended to undermine or overthrow authority
  • The subversive film sparked debates about government policies..Der umstürzlerische Film löste Debatten über die Regierungspolitik aus
2.

society

challenging traditional social norms or values
  • The artist's work was considered subversive by many critics.Die Arbeit des Künstlers wurde von vielen Kritikern als subversiv angesehen.

Noun

1.

system underminer

one who engages in activities to undermine systems
  • Authorities detained the subversive for spreading propaganda.Die Behörden nahmen den Subversiven wegen Verbreitung von Propaganda fest.
2.

revolution supporter

person supporting political or social revolution
Subversive Revolutionär m
  • The subversive was arrested for plotting against the government.Der Subversive wurde verhaftet, weil er gegen die Regierung plante.
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Expressions with subversive: examples in English and translations in German

subversive Tätigkeit
The group was charged for engaging in subversive activity against the government..

Synonyms and analogies of subversive in English

Examples of subversive in a sentence

  • The subversive book was banned in several countries.
  • Her subversive ideas sparked debate in the community.
  • The book's subversive themes challenged readers.
  • The subversive was caught planning a coup.
  • He was labeled a subversive for his radical ideas.
  • The subversive distributed pamphlets advocating for change.

Translations of "subversive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
subversivadj.

For that reason, the authorities viewed it as profoundly subversive.

Aus diesem Grund betrachteten die Behörden diese Musik als zutiefst subversiv.

umstürzlerischadj.

Pippi is subversive and free-spirited, a true disruptor.

Pippi ist umstürzlerisch und temperamentvoll, ein wahrer Disruptor.

staatsfeindlichadj.

It blocks content deemed subversive by the government.

Es blockt die Inhalte, die von der Regierung als staatsfeindlich eingestuft werden.

staatsgefährdendadj.

Taylor accused the judge, among other things, of making remarks "subversive to the interests and policies of the United States."

Taylor beschuldigte unter anderem den Richter, Erklärungen abzugeben, "die für die Interessen und die Politik der USA staatsgefährdend seien".

zersetzendadj.

However, his irony is never subversive.

Seine Ironie ist dabei aber nie zersetzend.

Noun
Subversiven.

Peter's group was ordered to destroy a subversive printing press.

Peters Gruppe erhielt den Befehl, eine subversive Druckerei zu zerstören.

derUmstürzlernm.

Everyone knew the subversive was trying to undermine the political structure.

Jeder wusste, dass der Umstürzler versuchte, die politische Struktur zu untergraben.

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subversive: Examples and translations in context

Some artists are known for their subversive activity against cultural norms.

Manche Künstler sind bekannt für ihre subversiven Aktivitäten gegen kulturelle Normen.

Maybe it stands for some radical, subversive commie, pinko group.

Das könnte eine Gruppe von Radikalen, Subversiven, Kommunisten sein.

This is a question of the subversive potential of medial praxis.

Es ist die Frage nach dem subversiven Potential medialer Praxis.

Authorities are monitoring social media for signs of subversive activity.

Die Behörden überwachen soziale Medien auf Anzeichen von subversiven Aktivitäten.

The diary drenched in rum becomes a subversive political thriller.

Aus dem in Rum getränkten Tagebuch wird ein subversiver Politthriller.

Over the coming months we will have a further process for subversive association.

In den nächsten Monaten werden wir einen weiteren Prozess wegen subversiver Vereinigung haben.

This is something only the migrants themselves can try as a subversive act.

Dies können maximal die Leute selbst als subversiven Akt probieren.

A subversive ideology can spark significant social change over time.

Eine umstürzlerische Ideologie kann im Laufe der Zeit bedeutende gesellschaftliche Veränderungen auslösen.

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