Subversion
Subversion noun - The act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government.
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Upset and subversion are semantically related In some cases you can use "Upset" instead a noun "Subversion".
Upset
Upset noun - An act or instance of the order of things being disturbed.
Subversion and upset are semantically related in problem topic. Sometimes you can use "Subversion" instead a noun "Upset".
Nearby Word: upsetting
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In a nice subversion, she isn't the least bit upset at this, revealing that she's forgotten his name as well.
Source: Wrong Name Outburst - Mild subversion here is that Rimmer isn't really surprised Lister's reading his diary: he's upset he's doing it publicly.
Source: Secret Diary -
Subversion — Timmy's parents got a priceless Ming vase at a garage sale for $1 and insured it for $49,999, so when it got broken, they were not upset.
Source: Priceless Ming Vase
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