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sabotage

verbgeneral usecommon/sɐ.bu.'taɾ/sa·bo·tar

Definition

1

To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for political or military advantage.

Usage examples

The workers decided to sabotage the machine in protest.
They tried to sabotage the peace talks.

Common combinations

sabotage a plansabotage productionsabotage electionsdeliberately sabotage