Meaning & Definition of word "Sabotage"

Sabotage

/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

1. Deliberate action aimed at damaging or obstructing a process, organization, or effort.
- Example: The workers were accused of sabotage after they caused disruptions in production.
2. The act of deliberately destroying or damaging property.
- Example: The enemy's sabotage of the supply lines significantly hindered the army's progress.

1. To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something.
- Example: The competitor tried to sabotage our project by spreading false rumors.
2. To undermine a plan, effort, or process.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Throwing a wrench in the works

● Example Sentence: He threw a wrench in the works when he leaked important information.

Meaning: Pulling the rug out

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