Based on context clues, choose the best synonym for the word subversion as it is used in this excerpt from President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. assertiveness compliance opposition sabotage

I think the best answer would be opposition, because

" the act of subverting; as overthrowing"

So the opposite would be compliance but the same would be opposition.

Sabotage

This is best synonym for the word subversion in President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address.

To quote: " Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere in the Americas."

The speaker/writer expresses his allegiance to neighboring countries who may be facing disruption and/or destruction of the country's autonomy as a state.