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sabotage

Syllabification: (sab·o·tage)
Pronunciation: /ˈsabəˌtäZH/

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Definition of sabotage

verb

[with object]
  • deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.

noun

  • the action of sabotaging something.

Origin:

early 20th century: from French, from saboter 'kick with sabots, willfully destroy' (see sabot)

Spell sabotage with one b and one t: it is a French word.

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