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sabotage

/ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ/

/ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/

sabotagenoun

/ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ/

/ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/

Translations

sabotage

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

L'usine a été fermée à cause d'un acte de sabotage.

Definitions

The act of deliberately destroying, damaging, or obstructing something, especially for political or military advantage.

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage that damaged the machinery.

A deliberate action aimed at weakening a polity, effort, or organization through subversion, obstruction, disruption, or destruction.

The company's competitors were suspected of sabotage after several key projects were mysteriously delayed.

Synonyms

sabotageverb

sabotaged

Past Simple

sabotaged

Past Participle

sabotaging

ing-form

/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Translations

saboter

The workers decided to sabotage the factory's production line.

Les ouvriers ont décidé de saboter la chaîne de production de l'usine.

Definitions

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

The workers decided to sabotage the factory's production line to protest against the unfair labor practices.

To undermine or subvert an effort, plan, or system.

He tried to sabotage the project by spreading false information about its feasibility.

Synonyms

sabotageadjective

/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Used attributively before a noun to mean 'relating to sabotage' (e.g., 'a sabotage device').

Translations

de sabotageEmploi adjectival rare, souvent rendu en français par un complément du nom.

The team discovered a sabotage device planted inside the engine.

L'équipe a découvert un dispositif de sabotage placé à l'intérieur du moteur.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of sabotage.

The team discovered a sabotage device planted inside the engine.

Synonyms