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sabotage

/ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ/

/ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/

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sabotagenoun

/ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ/

/ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/

саботаж

The workers were accused of sabotage after the machinery was damaged.

Рабочих обвинили в саботаже после того, как оборудование было повреждено.

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sabotageverb

sabotaged

Past Simple

sabotaged

Past Participle

sabotaging

Gerund

/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

саботировать

They tried to sabotage the project by spreading false information.

Они пытались саботировать проект, распространяя ложную информацию.

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sabotageadjective

/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

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

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Definitions

sabotagenoun

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.

sabotageverb

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.

sabotageadjective

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of sabotage.

The team discovered a sabotage device planted inside the engine.