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noun

Definition of sabotagesnext
plural of sabotage
as in destructions
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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sabotages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sabotage
1
as in thwarts

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as in destroys

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  1. destroys
  2. impairs
  3. harms
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  • With bird flu, pasteurization destroys the virus.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This means that the burn mechanism, which destroys a portion of transaction fees to reduce Ethereum’s circulating supply, will see diminished effectiveness, further undermining Ethereum’s economic positioning.
    Jemma Green, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • In 2022, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia dementia, a cognitive disorder that impairs speech and communication over time.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Excessive exposure to digital media impairs focus.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The new Administration may wish to propose solutions to state regulatory overreach that harms many Americans.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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