sabotage

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sabotage

(verb, noun)

Meaning

deliberately destroy or damage something

Example

"The team worked hard, but one member attempted to sabotage their efforts."

Synonyms

underminehinderobstruct

Antonyms

assisthelpsupport

More about this word

Word origin
From French 'sabot', meaning wooden shoe, referring to damaging machinery.
Related word forms
  • verb: sabotaged
  • noun: sabotage

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