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sabotaging

[/ˈsæbətɑːʒɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
sabotagem
1. deliberately destroying, damaging, or obstructing something, especially for political or military advantage
The competitors were accused of sabotaging the equipment before the race.
Os competidores foram acusados de sabotarem o equipamento antes da corrida.
2. intentionally undermining or hindering a person, project, or organization
She felt like he was sabotaging her career by spreading rumors.
Ela sentia que ele estava sabotando sua carreira espalhando boatos.
3. engaging in subversive or obstructive actions
The group was sabotaging the factory's production line.
O grupo estava sabotando a linha de produção da fábrica.
NYC Slang
throwing a wrench in
Synonyms
underminingdisruptingobstructinghinderingthwartingdamaging
Antonyms
supportingaidingassistingpromotingfacilitating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sabotagem
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
sabotagem
standard usage with colloquial intensity
São Paulo
sabotagem
formal and business contexts
Portugal
sabotagem
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
pull the rug out from under someone
cut the ground from under someone's feet
backstab
undermine someone
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