subversion
[/səbˈvɜːrʒən/]
nounfemininepl: subversions / subversões
subversão
1. The act of undermining the power and authority of an established system or institution
The government cracked down on subversion of the state.
O governo reprimiu a subversão do estado.
2. The act of corrupting someone's loyalty or allegiance
Subversion of the troops' loyalty weakened the army.
A subversão da lealdade das tropas enfraqueceu o exército.
3. Deliberate action to weaken or destroy something
Environmental subversion can have lasting consequences.
A subversão ambiental pode ter consequências duradouras.
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