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subversiveness

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sub·ver·sive  (sb-vûrsv, -zv)
adj.
Intended or serving to subvert, especially intended to overthrow or undermine an established government: "Sex and creativity are often seen by dictators as subversive activities" (Erica Jong).
n.
One who advocates or is regarded as advocating subversion.
sub·versive·ly adv.
sub·versive·ness n.
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Noun1.subversiveness - disloyalty by virtue of subversive behaviorsubversiveness - disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior
traitorousness, treason
disloyalty - the quality of being disloyal
betrayal - the quality of aiding an enemy
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