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Saboteur

usgb/ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/Volume
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Intentional Harm

Often involves deliberate actions to damage an organization or operation.

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The saboteur tampered with the equipment to halt production.
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Not a Criminal

'Saboteur' implies purposeful disruption, not necessarily illegal actions.

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The activist became a saboteur, disrupting the meeting to draw attention to the cause.
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Negative Connotation

The word carries a negative tone, suggesting disapproval of the actions.

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The manager warned that any saboteur within the team would be fired.
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AgitatorConspiracyDissenterDissidentMalcontentRadicalSubversiveTroublemaker
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