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SABOTAGE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word sabotage. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word sabotage. (close relations)
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subvert
verbv
verb

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• to raze to the ground, also figuratively

undermine
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

compromise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a middle way between two extremes

• an accommodation in which both sides make concessions

verb

• make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

• settle by concession

• expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

damage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• loss of military equipment

• the act of damaging something or someone

• the amount of money needed to purchase something

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

verb

• inflict damage upon

• suffer or be susceptible to damage

disable
verbv
verb

• make unable to perform a certain action

• injure permanently

disrupt
verbv
verb

• make a break in

• throw into disorder

• interfere in someone else's activity

hinder
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

impair
verbv
verb

• make worse or less effective

• make imperfect

impede
verbv
verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• block passage through

obstruct
verbv
verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

ruin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

• a ruined building

• the process of becoming dilapidated

• an event that results in destruction

• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

verb

• destroy completely; damage irreparably

• destroy or cause to fail

• reduce to bankruptcy

• reduce to ruins

• deprive of virginity

• fall into ruin

spoil
verbv
noun

• (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

• the act of stripping and taking by force

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• become unfit for consumption or use

• alter from the original

• treat with excessive indulgence

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

• destroy and strip of its possession

• make imperfect

tamper
verbv
noun

• a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)

verb

• play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

• intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

thwart
verbv
noun

• a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

vandalize
verbv
verb

• destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism

wreck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

• an accident that destroys a ship at sea

• a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)

• a ship that has been destroyed at sea

verb

• smash or break forcefully

counteract
verbv
verb

• act in opposition to

• oppose or check by a counteraction

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

countermine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• destroy enemy mines with one's own mines

weaken
verbv
verb

• lessen the strength of

• become weaker

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

• lessen in force or effect

Best Hypernyms For SABOTAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sabotage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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destruction devastation disobey

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