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
Hanna Arhirova and Joanna Kozlowska, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The incident followed damage to two data cables and the Nord Stream gas pipelines, both widely regarded as acts of sabotage.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
But Gi-hun had no idea that Player 001 was actually the Front Man, who secretly sabotaged the rebellion and killed many of the players — including Gi-hun's BFF Jung-bae, a.k.a.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The Baltic pipeline was blown up in an act of sabotage, but details of the attack remain murky.
—Hanna Arhirova and Joanna Kozlowska, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The incident followed damage to two data cables and the Nord Stream gas pipelines, both widely regarded as acts of sabotage.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
The shadow fleet, responsible for sabotaging cables, may not be the only such threat from Russia.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
But Gi-hun had no idea that Player 001 was actually the Front Man, who secretly sabotaged the rebellion and killed many of the players — including Gi-hun's BFF Jung-bae, a.k.a.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabotage
Noun
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Along with this, the enemy's oil refining industry facilities are becoming the objects of our destruction.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Israel’s ultimate war goal is the complete destruction of Hamas.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some have speculated that since Trump survived two assassination attempts against him, the changes could be to thwart further security threats.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Jan. 2025
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Military commanders, however, have described a deliberate attempt to seize the legislature that was thwarted by hundreds of civilians and legislative staff who helped lawmakers enter the assembly, and by the troops’ reluctance or refusal to follow Yoon’s orders.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some 12,000 structures — buildings and cars — have been destroyed so far, and with them many tons of property of all levels of sentimental meaning.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Now, after two major wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and left at least two dozen dead in and around Los Angeles, the state’s wildfire fund would face its first major test if another utility is found liable for sparking the blazes.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The most recent deadline extensions weren’t announced until the day before the vouchers were set to expire, which frustrated him.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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And with all the investigative resources and research methods of academia, I have been frustrated by the death of expertise on social media platforms that value high-frequency reactions and often baseless punditry—not rigor.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While that’s still below 1% of all luggage handled, try explaining that statistic to the family whose weekend away with the kids has been ruined by lost luggage.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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North Korea had remained silent for roughly a week after Yoon's attempt, which was foiled by the nation's legislature.—
Anders Hagstrom,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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This would also be the sixth significant international attack or attempt by ISIS in a year—in Iran, Turkey, Russia, Austria, and the plot in Oklahoma City on election day that was foiled by authorities a month previously.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Related Articles Asking Eric: The newcomer wrecked our group’s vibe.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Palace would have to weigh up the risk of wrecking that relationship.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Plus, in wine bars restrained by small kitchens, the ice cream coupe offers ample space for experimentation, allowing chefs to push the boundaries with the produce and tools at hand and easily tweak their recipes to keep regulars on their toes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Sabotage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabotage. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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