💣sabotage

verb
/ˈsæbətɑːʒ/

Meaning

To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for political or military advantage.
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example Sentences

The rebels tried to sabotage the railway lines.

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

Example Expressions

self-sabotage

Synonyms

damage, destroy, wreck, obstruct, undermine, destruction, vandalism, disruption, undermining
Entry 1
damage, destroy, wreck, obstruct, undermine
Entry 2
destruction, vandalism, disruption, undermining

Antonyms

support, assist, help, assistance, cooperation
Entry 1
support, assist, help
Entry 2
support, assistance, cooperation, help

Collocations

sabotage efforts, sabotage plans, sabotage operations, sabotage attempt, industrial sabotage, economic sabotage
Entry 1
sabotage efforts, sabotage plans, sabotage operations, sabotage attempt
Entry 2
industrial sabotage, sabotage attempt, economic sabotage

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