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Synonyms & Similar Words
destruction
vandalism
disruption
obstruction
interference
hindrance
impeding
thwarting
foiling
undermining
subversion
ruining
spoiling
damaging
harming
injuring
weakening
disabling
crippling
demolishing
dismantling
disarranging
disordering
tampering
meddling
intervention
intrusion
invasion
encroachment
Meaning of Sabotage
The primary meaning of the word "sabotage" is the act of deliberately destroying or damaging something, especially in a covert or unauthorized manner.
Definitions
- The action of deliberately destroying or damaging something, especially in a covert or unauthorized manner, in order to hinder or obstruct a particular effort, activity, or process.
- The action of deliberately causing damage or destruction to a machine, equipment, or other property, often in a workplace or industrial setting.
Etymology of Sabotage
The word "sabotage" originates from the French word "sabot," meaning "wooden shoe" or "clog," and the suffix "-age," which forms a noun indicating a process or action.
Historically, the term "sabotage" emerged during the Industrial Revolution, when workers would throw their wooden shoes (sabots) into machinery to disrupt production and protest against poor working conditions.
Example Uses
- The employee was fired for sabotage after it was discovered that they had intentionally damaged company equipment.
- The hackers' sabotage of the website caused significant financial losses for the company.
- The activists' sabotage of the construction site was a form of protest against the environmental impact of the project.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
assistance
cooperation
support
aid
help
facilitation
enablement
promotion
advancement
enhancement
improvement
preservation
protection
conservation
maintenance
repair
restoration
reconstruction
rebuilding
reinforcement