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antisubversive combined form of subversive.
clandestine planned or occurring in a secret or surreptitious manner, esp. for subversive or illicit purposes.
fifth column a clandestine, subversive group working within its native country to betray it to an enemy force or nation.
House Un-American Activities Committee a committee of the U.S. House of Representatives (1938-75) created to investigate organizations and individual Americans suspected of being subversive or disloyal to the country. (abbr.: HUAC)
HUAC abbreviation of "House Un-American Activities Committee," a committee of the U.S. House of Representatives (1938-75) created to investigate organizations and individual Americans suspected of being subversive or disloyal to the country.