Sabotage

usgb/ˈsæbətɑːʒ/
verb

To deliberately destroy or damage something to prevent success.

The enemies sabotaged the bridge to slow down the advancing army.
Visual representation of "sabotage" - To deliberately destroy or damage something to prevent success

Often appears as...

  • sabotage efforts
  • sabotage a plan

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Disapproving

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Intentional Harm

Use 'sabotage' to describe actions that intentionally damage or hinder something.

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The employee was fired for sabotaging company equipment.
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Obstacle Creation

Sabotage is often about creating obstacles that stop or delay someone's plans or efforts.

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The software bug was introduced to sabotage the product's launch.
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Secretive Nature

Sabotage usually happens secretly, without the knowledge of the affected party.

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He sabotaged the negotiations with secret backdoor meetings.
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