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Sabotage

noun
/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

The rebels tried to sabotage the railway lines.

Example Expressions

self-sabotage

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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