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subversion

[suhb-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / səbˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /
NOUN
ruin
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NOUN
undermining
Synonyms


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The national-security regulations, which were expanded last year, feature broad provisions against subversion and foreign collusion that have been used to clamp down on popular expressions of dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal

That revolution, in 1936, brought the hard left to the fore: The economy fell under the control of workers’ organizations, and subversion of the constitution was widespread.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And so it’s going to have to double down and triple down on voter suppression and election subversion if it’s to have a chance in 2026.”

From Salon

There have been a deluge of examples of this subversion in recent days.

From Los Angeles Times

Think subversion through infiltration — or revolution through stealth.

From Los Angeles Times