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View usage for: (sæbətɑːʒ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense sabotages, present participle sabotaging, past tense, past participle sabotaged1. verb [usually passive]If a machine, railway line, or bridge is sabotaged, it is deliberately damaged or destroyed, for example in a war or as a protest. The main pipeline supplying water was sabotaged by rebels. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: damage, destroy, wreck, undermine More Synonyms of sabotage Sabotage is also a noun. The bombing was a spectacular act of sabotage. 2. verbIf someone sabotages a plan or a meeting, they deliberately prevent it from being successful. He accused the opposition of trying to sabotage the election. [VERB noun] The explosion was designed to sabotage the negotiations. [VERB noun] More Synonyms of sabotage sabotage in British English (ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ) noun1. the deliberate destruction, disruption, or damage of equipment, a public service, etc, as by enemy agents, dissatisfied employees, etc 2. any similar action or behaviour verb3. (transitive) to destroy, damage, or disrupt, esp by secret means Word origin C20: from French, from saboter to spoil through clumsiness (literally: to clatter in sabots) sabotage in American English (ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ; ˌ sæbəˈtɑʒ) noun1. intentional destruction of machines, waste of materials, etc., as by employees during labor disputes 2. destruction of railroads, bridges, machinery, etc., as by enemy agents or by an underground resistance 3. the deliberate obstruction of or damage to any cause, movement, activity, effort, etc. verb transitiveWord forms: ˈsaboˌtaged or ˈsaboˌtaging4. to injure or destroy by sabotage Word origin Fr < saboter, to work badly, damage < sabot: see sabot & -age: from damage done to machinery by wooden shoes Examples of 'sabotage' in a sentencesabotage In other languagessabotage British English: sabotage / ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ/ NOUN Sabotage is the deliberate damage or destruction of equipment or property which belongs to your enemy or opponent. The oilfields were set ablaze in act of sabotage. - American English: sabotage
- Arabic: عَمْلٌ تَخْرِيبِيّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: sabotagem
- Chinese: 破坏
- Croatian: sabotaža
- Czech: sabotáž
- Danish: sabotage
- Dutch: sabotage
- European Spanish: sabotaje
- Finnish: sabotaasi
- French: sabotage
- German: Sabotage
- Greek: σαμποτάζ
- Italian: sabotaggio
- Japanese: 故意の破壊
- Korean: 방해 행위
- Norwegian: sabotasje
- Polish: sabotaż
- European Portuguese: sabotagem
- Romanian: sabotaj
- Russian: саботаж
- Latin American Spanish: sabotaje
- Swedish: sabotage
- Thai: การก่อวินาศกรรม
- Turkish: sabotaj
- Ukrainian: саботаж
- Vietnamese: sự phá hoại
British English: sabotage / ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ/ VERB If a machine, railway line, or bridge is sabotaged, it is deliberately damaged or destroyed, for example in a war or as a protest. The main pipeline supplying water was sabotaged by rebels. - American English: sabotage
- Arabic: يُخَرِّبُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: sabotar
- Chinese: 破坏
- Croatian: sabotirati
- Czech: sabotovat
- Danish: sabotere
- Dutch: saboteren
- European Spanish: sabotear
- Finnish: sabotoida
- French: saboter
- German: sabotieren
- Greek: σαμποτάρω
- Italian: sabotare
- Japanese: 故意に破壊する
- Korean: 방해 행위를 하다
- Norwegian: sabotere
- Polish: dokonać sabotażu
- European Portuguese: sabotar
- Romanian: a sabota
- Russian: саботировать
- Latin American Spanish: sabotear
- Swedish: sabotera
- Thai: ก่อวินาศกรรม
- Turkish: sabote etmek
- Ukrainian: саботувати
- Vietnamese: phá hoại
Chinese translation of 'sabotage' n (u) -
蓄意破坏(壞) (xùyì pòhuài)
vt - [machine, bridge etc]
破坏(壞) (pòhuài) - [plan, meeting, relationship etc]
毁(毀) (huǐ) an act of sabotage 破坏(壞)行为(為) (pòhuài xíngwéi)
Definition to destroy or disrupt by sabotage The main pipeline was sabotaged by rebels. Synonyms destroy wreck disable disrupt vandalize throw a spanner in the works (British, informal) sap the foundations of Definition to destroy or disrupt by sabotage the extremists who are trying to sabotage any chance of peace Synonyms interfere with intrude crool or cruel (Australian, slang) Definition the deliberate destruction or damage of equipment, for example by enemy agents or dissatisfied employees The bombing was an act of sabotage. Synonyms wrecking vandalism deliberate damage Definition deliberate obstruction of or damage to a cause or effort political sabotage of government policy Synonyms ruining wrecking spoiling obstruction Additional synonymsDefinition to damage (something) A total cut-off of supplies would cripple the country's economy. Synonyms damage, destroy, ruin, bring to a standstill, halt, spoil, cramp, impair, put paid to, vitiate, put out of action Definition the act of destroying something or state of being destroyed the extensive destruction caused by the rioters Synonyms ruin, havoc, wreckage, crushing, wrecking, shattering, undoing, demolition, devastation, annihilation, ruination Definition to deprive (a person) of strength, power, or ability A serious fall incapacitated him. Synonyms immobilize, paralyse, prostrate, put someone out of action (informal), lay someone up (informal), unfit (rare) Additional synonymsDefinition any undesired signal that interferes with the reception of radio waves Users complained of interference and background noise. Synonyms static, feedback, disturbance, disruption, fuzzDefinition to break into (a conversation or discussion) by questions or comment `Sorry to interrupt, Colonel.' Synonyms intrude, disturb, intervene, interfere (with), break in, heckle, butt in, barge in (informal), break (someone's) train of thought Definition an interval or intermission The sudden interruption stopped her in mid-flow. Synonyms disruption, break, halt, obstacle, disturbance, hitch, intrusion, obstruction, impediment, hindranceDefinition the act of intruding I hope you don't mind this intrusion. Synonyms interruption, interference, infringement, trespass, encroachmentDefinition to make progress or activity difficult Drivers who park illegally obstruct the flow of traffic. Synonyms hold up, stop, check, bar, block, prevent, arrest, restrict, interrupt, slow down, hamstring, interfere with, hamper, inhibit, clog, hinder, retard, impede, get in the way of, bring to a standstill, cumber Definition to destroy or spoil completely The original decor was all ruined during renovation. Synonyms spoil, damage, mar, mess up, blow (slang), injure, undo, screw up (informal), botch, mangle, cock up (British, slang), disfigure, fuck up (offensive, taboo, slang), make a mess of, bodge (informal), crool or cruel (Australian, slang) Definition to make (something) less valuable, beautiful, or useful It is important not to let mistakes spoil your life. Synonyms ruin, destroy, wreck, damage, total (slang), blow (slang), injure, upset, harm, mar, scar, undo, trash (slang), impair, mess up, blemish, disfigure, debase, deface, put a damper on, crool or cruel (Australian, slang) Definition to bring about the downfall of (something existing by a system of law, such as a government) an alleged plot to subvert the state Synonyms overturn, destroy, undermine, upset, ruin, wreck, demolish, sabotageDefinition to weaken gradually or insidiously They are accused of trying to undermine the government. Synonyms weaken, sabotage, subvert, compromise, disable, debilitate, disempower Definition to break, spoil, or destroy completely Vandals wrecked the garden. Synonyms destroy, break, total (slang), smash, ruin, devastate, mar, shatter, spoil, demolish, sabotage, trash (slang), ravage, dash to pieces, kennet (Australian, slang), jeff (Australian, slang) |