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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

In the eastern city of Debrecen, Defence Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky warned that the city could be a target for "hybrid operations" such as sabotage.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Ten suspects were arrested who "admitted during the investigation their links to the Revolutionary Guards and having been instructed to conduct espionage and sabotage activities," the nation's official press agency said.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Suzanne’s cancer was the first real challenge to that notion, a sabotage of my ideals.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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