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Meanings of subversion in inglês

português
corrupção
catalão
perversió
espanhol
corrupción

Destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity.

corrupção
português
subversão
catalão
subversió
espanhol
golpe de estado

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

subversão
Synonyms
Examples for "corruption"
Examples for "corruption"
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Others warn that without decisive action, the corruption cases may simply increase.
The Guardian
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The authorities have denied allegations of government corruption and abuse of power.
BBC
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Another was linked to a corruption case last year involving imported beef.
Reuters
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In my opinion, this is the main form of corruption, Karzai said.
Reuters
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But the reality remains that corruption is a monumental problem in Nigeria.
The Guardian

A software versioning and revision control system distributed as free software.

Usage of subversion in inglês
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Kim was sentenced to 10 years hard labor for subversion last year.
Reuters
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State prosecutors routinely use the subversion charge to imprison dissidents for years.
The Guardian
3
Beijing's controversial new law criminalises subversion, secession and collusion with foreign forces.
BBC
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Huang was previously jailed on a charge of subversion of state power.
Reuters
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Self considered only most radical action will answer this latest attempt subversion.
English passengers
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In China, subversion charges are commonly levelled against critics of one-party rule.
Reuters
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In China, subversion charges are commonly leveled against critics of one-party rule.
Reuters
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Therefore, the logical place to look for subversion is in the slums.
The Status Civilization
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We of the South say it is a subversion of the Constitution.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions o...
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Group-selection theories of individual self-sacrifice are always vulnerable to subversion from within.
The god delusion
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If Dole has a chance-andhe does-his self-subversion is the only reason.
The new yorker
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The New Rich chose one of three paths: subversion, revolution and emulation.
After the Rain : how the West lost the East
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His vigilance will prevent your enemies from accusing you of any subversion.
The lady elizabeth
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They desire not to be present at the subversion of all Nature.
History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science
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This means nothing less than a complete subversion of all scientific methods.
At the Deathbed of Darwinism: A Series of Papers
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State security crimes include subversion and other vaguely-worded charges often used against dissidents.
The Guardian
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Subversion through the time
Subversion across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common