sabotage
nounfeminine/sɐβuˈtaʒɐ̃j̃/medium
sa·bo·ta·gem
Definition
The act of deliberately destroying, damaging, or obstructing something for a political or military advantage.
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
They were accused of economic sabotage.
Common collocations
act of sabotageindustrial sabotagecommit sabotage
Etymology
Do francês 'sabotage', de 'saboter' (trabalhar mal).