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sabotage

[sab-uh-tahzh, sab-uh-tahzh] / ˈsæb əˌtɑʒ, ˌsæb əˈtɑʒ /
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

Example Sentences

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In his framing, any confirmation becomes a betrayal, and any reporting sabotage.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Internet arrives via subsea cables susceptible to sabotage and most energy is imported, two areas where diversification is a long-term goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

When markets price crude oil, they must account for the risk that conflict, sabotage and terrorism will interrupt these flows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Russia did not immediately respond, but has denied repeated accusations by Nato countries that its secret services are engaged in sabotage operations across Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The sabotage targets had been carefully selected to pinpoint areas that, when attacked, would create bottlenecks in the American war industry.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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