Sabotage

/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Deliberate action aimed at damaging or obstructing a process, organization, or effort.

The workers were accused of sabotage after they caused disruptions in production.

The act of deliberately destroying or damaging property.

The enemy's sabotage of the supply lines significantly hindered the army's progress.

verb

To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something.

The competitor tried to sabotage our project by spreading false rumors.

To undermine a plan, effort, or process.

If you continue to sabotage your chances with procrastination, you'll never achieve your goals.

French word 'sabotage', from 'sabot' which means 'wooden shoe'.

industrial sabotage

Deliberate destruction or disruption of industrial operations.

sabotage tactics

Methods used to disrupt or damage an opposing effort.

corporate sabotage

Undermining the efforts and operations of a business.

insurrection

An act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government.

subversion

The act of overthrowing or undermining a system or institution.

Throwing a wrench in the works

He threw a wrench in the works when he leaked important information.

Pulling the rug out

When they changed the project guidelines last minute, it felt like they were pulling the rug out from under us.