Pronunciation: /ˈsæb.ə.tɑʒ/
noun the act of deliberately destroying or damaging something, especially for political or military advantage
A1 I heard that someone tried to sabotage the school play.
A2 The team suspected sabotage when their equipment suddenly stopped working.
B1 The company suffered financial losses due to the sabotage of their competitor.
B2 The government launched an investigation into the sabotage of the power plant.
C1 The sabotage of the election process raised concerns about the country's democracy.
C2 The espionage agency uncovered a sophisticated plot of sabotage against national security.
verb to deliberately destroy or damage something, especially for political or military advantage
A1 He tried to sabotage the other team's efforts by hiding their equipment.
A2 The employee was caught trying to sabotage the company's computer system.
B1 The rival company attempted to sabotage our product launch by spreading false rumors.
B2 The political party was accused of sabotaging the opponent's campaign through negative advertising.
C1 The spy agency was suspected of sabotaging the peace talks between the two countries.
C2 The disgruntled employee was found guilty of sabotaging the company's merger negotiations.
formal The company suspected sabotage when the production line suddenly stopped working.
informal I heard someone tried to sabotage the project by messing up the files.
slang Don't let them sabotage your chances of getting a promotion.
figurative Negative thoughts can sabotage your efforts to achieve your goals.
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