subversion vs overthrow
overthrow vs subversionsubversion and overthrow both are nouns.
subversion is not a verb while overthrow is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| subversion | Yes | No | No | No |
| overthrow | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
overthrow is a hypernym of
subversion; that is, overthrow is a
word with a broader meaning than subversion:
- subversion: the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
- overthrow: the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
| subversion (noun) | overthrow (noun) |
|---|---|
| destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity | the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) |
| the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government | the act of disturbing the mind or body |
| subversion (verb) | overthrow (verb) |
|---|---|
| rule against | |
| cause the downfall of; of rulers |
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