SABOTAGE


Meaning of SABOTAGE in English

I. noun

willful effort by indirect means to hinder, prevent, undo, or discredit (as a plan or activity)

sabotage of the project by disgruntled officials

Synonyms: subversion, undermining, wreckage, wrecking

Related Word: subversiveness, subversivism; damage, impairment, injury

II. verb

to practice sabotage on

sabotaged his opponent's campaign with rumors and smears

Synonyms: subvert, undermine, wreck

Related Word: frustrate, hamper, hinder; block, obstruct; damage; break up, destroy

Idioms: throw a monkey wrench into

Contrasted words: assist, back, support

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