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sabotage

[/ˈsæbətɑːʒ/]
noun/verbpl: sabotages
sabotagem
1. (noun) Deliberate destruction of or obstruction to something, especially for political or military advantage
The enemy planned sabotage of the railway lines.
O inimigo planejou a sabotagem das linhas ferroviárias.
2. (verb) To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something
They tried to sabotage the peace negotiations.
Eles tentaram sabotar as negociações de paz.
3. (verb) To undermine or subvert someone's plans or efforts
She feared her colleagues would sabotage her promotion.
Ela temia que seus colegas sabotassem sua promoção.
NYC Slang
throw a wrench in someone's plans
Synonyms
obstructiondisruptionsubversionunderminingdestruction
Antonyms
supportassistancecooperationhelp

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sabotagem
Standard usage in all contexts
São Paulo
sabotagem
Standard usage, common in business and political discourse
Portugal
sabotagem
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

self-sabotage
sabotage one's own efforts
act of sabotage
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