sabotage
any underhand interference with production, work, etc., in a plant, factory, etc., as by enemy agents during wartime or by employees during a trade dispute.
any undermining of a cause.
to injure or attack by sabotage.
Origin of sabotage
1Other words for sabotage
Other words from sabotage
- un·sab·o·taged, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for sabotage
/ (ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ) /
the deliberate destruction, disruption, or damage of equipment, a public service, etc, as by enemy agents, dissatisfied employees, etc
any similar action or behaviour
(tr) to destroy, damage, or disrupt, esp by secret means
Origin of sabotage
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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