Saboter: meaning, definitions and examples

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saboter

 

[ ˈsæb.ə.tɜːr ]

Noun / Verb
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

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

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.

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

Etymology

The word 'saboteur' originated in French during the early 20th century, derived from the word 'sabotage' which means to deliberately destroy or obstruct. It was initially used in the context of industrial or labor disputes where workers would intentionally damage machinery or equipment to protest against working conditions. The term has since evolved to encompass any deliberate act of disruption or damage for a specific purpose.