subversion (n.)

  1. destroying someones (or some groups) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity; corruption of a minor; the big citys subversion of rural innocence

    [ Syn: corruption ]

  2. the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government

    [ Syn: subversive activity ]

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