sabotages

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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damage n.
incapacitate, damage v.

NOUN

damage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

destruction disruption subversion treachery treason vandalism

STRONG

demolition impairment injury mischief overthrow subversiveness undermining wreckage wrecking

Antonyms

STRONGEST

devotion faithfulness fidelity loyalty

WEAK

aiding assistance fix help

VERB

incapacitate, damage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cripple destroy disrupt hamper hinder obstruct subvert torpedo undermine vandalize wreck

STRONG

attack block bollix disable do frustrate

WEAK

break up deep six do in foul up louse up mess up put out of action put out of commission screw up take out throw a monkey wrench into

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist build create encourage help permit promote repair strengthen support

WEAK

abet fix

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sabotages

Ms. Moyer-Nocchi repeatedly, bewilderingly sabotages her considerable achievements by not bothering to get small but significant particulars right.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026

“Psychological research has shown us that panic amplifies helplessness and sabotages rational thought,” Michael Valdez, an expert in neurology and addictive behaviors, told Salon.

From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2025

Whether in Violet’s hand or buzzing on the table, it sabotages her ability to converse; it’s an exaggeration of how a tool intended to connect people wedges them apart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025

It seems to mean well, even as it sabotages investor performance.

From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2024

"Then the Earthman—I mean the Earthman who sabotages the rockets—has to be a part of the technical staff," Rick said.

From The Scarlet Lake Mystery by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin