verb (past tense and past participle)
sabotado/sabotada
1. deliberately destroyed, damaged, or obstructed something to prevent it from working properly
The project was sabotaged by someone who disagreed with the decision.
O projeto foi sabotado por alguém que discordava da decisão.
2. deliberately undermined or weakened someone's efforts or plans
She felt her chances were sabotaged by her competitor's lies.
Ela sentiu que suas chances foram sabotadas pelas mentiras de seu concorrente.
3. committed an act of sabotage, especially against military or industrial targets during wartime
The resistance fighters sabotaged the enemy supply lines.
Os combatentes da resistência sabotaram as linhas de suprimento do inimigo.
The word 'sabotaged' is widely understood in both American and Brazilian contexts, though it carries stronger historical weight in the USA due to WWII narratives. In Brazil, the term is used in both historical and modern professional contexts, particularly in corporate environments where workplace sabotage or project undermining occurs. The concept has become increasingly relevant in digital and business culture discussions.
NYC Slang
jacked up, messed with, threw a wrench in it
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