Synonyms for

Sabotage

Verb / ˈsæbʌˌtɑ:ʒ / Another word for sabotage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sabotage means to deliberately destroy, damage or obstruct something, especially for political or military advantage.

Synonyms & similar words

undermine countermine weaken counteract subvert undermine sabot wreck harm damage disrupt saboteur subvert ruin thwart impair obstruct

Synonyms by register

Formal

subvert undermine disrupt impede

Informal

mess up wreck screw up tamper with

Literary

mar spoil vitiate

Antonyms

aid assist support help promote advance encourage

Common collocations

  • sabotage efforts
  • sabotage the mission
  • sabotage the economy
  • sabotage the system
  • sabotage the investigation
  • sabotage equipment
  • sabotage plans

Word family

noun sabotage
verb sabotage

Usage note

Sabotage typically refers to deliberate destruction or obstruction, often for political or military reasons. It implies a malicious intent to harm or disrupt.

Example sentences

  1. The workers threatened to sabotage the factory if they didn't get a pay raise.
  2. The bank robbers tried to sabotage the security system.
  3. They discovered a plot to sabotage the election.
  4. The athlete was accused of sabotaging his rival's equipment.
  5. The hacker tried to sabotage the computer network.

Quotes

  • The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. - Albert Einstein
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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