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saboter

 

[ˈsæb.ə.tɜːr ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

business

A person who deliberately causes damage or disruption in a workplace, organization, or system in order to achieve a specific goal.

Synonyms

mischief-maker, saboteur, saboteuse.

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Word Description / Examples
saboteur

This term is often used in serious contexts involving deliberate actions to disrupt or destroy, such as in politics, business, or warfare.

  • The company’s security team identified a saboteur who had been tampering with the production line
saboteuse

This is the feminine form of 'saboteur' and is used in similar serious contexts where a woman is deliberately causing disruption or damage.

  • The spy was revealed to be a saboteuse, leaking confidential information to the enemy
mischief-maker

This term is used in lighter, more playful contexts where someone is causing trouble or playing pranks, usually without malicious intent.

  • Although he likes to play pranks, he’s just a harmless mischief-maker

Examples of usage

  • The company suffered financial losses due to the actions of a saboteur within the ranks.
  • The saboteur was caught on camera tampering with the machinery.
Context #2 | Verb

action

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

Synonyms

sabotage, subvert, undermine.

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undermine

Use when referring to efforts to weaken someone’s authority, confidence, or a foundation over time, often in a subtle or hidden manner.

  • Constant criticism can undermine a person’s self-esteem and confidence
sabotage

Use when describing the act of deliberately destroying or obstructing something, often covertly.

  • The company was the victim of industrial sabotage, causing significant delays in production
subvert

Use when describing an attempt to overthrow or undermine an established system, institution, or government from within.

  • The group was accused of planning to subvert the current administration

Examples of usage

  • The rebels attempted to sabotage the government's communication systems.
  • She was accused of trying to sabotage the project by spreading false information.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term derives from the French word 'saboter', which means to destroy or damage.
  • It originally referred to workers using wooden shoes ('sabots') to cause problems in factories.

Historical Origins

  • During the 19th century, workers would throw their wooden shoes into machinery to protest harsh conditions.
  • The concept gained prominence during wartime when enemy agents would sabotage supply lines and communication.

Pop Culture

  • Films and books often portray saboteurs as cunning and clever individuals, like in heist or espionage stories.
  • The character of Saboteur in movies symbolizes resistance against oppressive regimes.

Psychology

  • There is a psychological phenomenon known as 'self-sabotage' where individuals hinder their own goals and ambitions.
  • This behavior often stems from fear of success or a lack of self-worth.

Literature

  • In many novels, saboteurs serve as antagonists, creating tension and conflict through their actions.
  • Classic literature frequently uses sabotage as a plot device to explore moral dilemmas and consequences of betrayal.

Translations

Translations of the word "saboter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sabotar

🇮🇳 साबोट करना

🇩🇪 sabotieren

🇮🇩 mensabotase

🇺🇦 саботувати

🇵🇱 sabotażować

🇯🇵 妨害する

🇫🇷 saboter

🇪🇸 sabotear

🇹🇷 sabotaj yapmak

🇰🇷 사보타주하다

🇸🇦 تخريب

🇨🇿 sabotovat

🇸🇰 sabotovať

🇨🇳 破坏

🇸🇮 sabotirati

🇮🇸 safna

🇰🇿 саботаж жасау

🇬🇪 საბოტაჟი

🇦🇿 sabotaj etmək

🇲🇽 sabotear