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SABOTAGING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word sabotaging. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word sabotaging. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SABOTAGING

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disabling
adjectiveadj
adjective

• depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified

adjective satellite

• that cripples or disables or incapacitates

discouraging
adjectiveadj
adjective

• depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

adjective satellite

• expressing disapproval in order to dissuade

dismantling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)

hindering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

impeding
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

thwarting
verbv
noun

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

adjective satellite

• preventing realization or attainment of a desire

wrecking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

derailing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• cause to run off the tracks

• run off or leave the rails

obstructing
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

subverting
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

undermining
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

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

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

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 SABOTAGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sabotaging, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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compromise damage destruction devastation disobey disrupt hinder impede obstruct subvert thwart undermine weaken

Alternatives for DISABLING

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