as in destruction
the act of destroying or damaging something deliberately so that it does not work correctly
Angry workers were responsible for the sabotage of the machines. Officials have not yet ruled out sabotage as a possible cause of the crash.
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as in to thwart
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as in to destroy
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Recent Examples of sabotage
Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Arson, shootings, sabotage: As Canada wrangles an epic, decades-long battle over who can fish for lobster, and when, emerging threats are heating up the conflict in Nova Scotia.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
One of those responsibilities is overcoming crippling self-doubt that could sabotage your success.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
No power plays, no sabotage, just Toula (Vardalos) and Ian (John Corbett) navigating cultural clashes with charm and humor.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Arson, shootings, sabotage: As Canada wrangles an epic, decades-long battle over who can fish for lobster, and when, emerging threats are heating up the conflict in Nova Scotia.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
That means supporting negotiations that can actually bring an end to the war, rather than sabotaging them out of fear that a deal would expose their past missteps.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
One of those responsibilities is overcoming crippling self-doubt that could sabotage your success.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabotage
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The war at its height displaced around 90% of Gaza’s population and has caused vast destruction across the territory.—
Ibrahim Hazboun,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Given Björk’s ongoing activism through song, the film will also curate a postapocalyptic utopia, void of environmental destruction.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Extradition of the pair is the latest in federal efforts to thwart smuggling on the high seas.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Bolden had played a key role in thwarting an assassination plot in Chicago months before JFK was tragically assassinated in Dallas.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Residents of states that have been impacted by this weekend's storms have posted photos online showing their homes destroyed by the tornadoes, with roofs fallen completely off, walls caved in and debris on lawns.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Tornadoes pose a severe risk to life and property, with their powerful winds capable of destroying homes, overturning vehicles, and uprooting trees.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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In battle royale games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, death is an immediate elimination, which can frustrate streamers trying to get exciting footage for their viewers — and there’s nothing more exciting than a win.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Any armchair sleuths hoping to test their clue-cracking skills will be left similarly frustrated by the fact breadcrumbs are practically non-existent throughout.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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Institutions of higher learning, schools, churches, museums ruined.—
Askold Haywas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Canadian team is in the lead in the Impact League thanks to its work to offer training opportunities, sailing camps and demo days to introduce foiling to new Canadian athletes.—
Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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New Zealand narrowly led Canada out of the start, both F50s foiling at speed toward Mark One.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That’s led one of its top investors, Ross Gerber, this week to call for Musk to lay off the government wrecking or step down as CEO.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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The tornado wrecked through 13 miles of the city, with wind speeds over 200 miles per hour.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At Refuge of Grace, Groves said, discipline for breaking a rule included excessive workouts, restraining, standing against a wall for hours on end and bans on talking.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Despite the urgency of the measles crisis, the official response from medical groups has been typically restrained.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sabotage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabotage. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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