SABOTAGE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SABOTAGE?

Need another word that means the same as “sabotage”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “sabotage” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sabotage” are: counteract, countermine, subvert, undermine, weaken, wreck, vandalize, destroy, obstruct, disrupt, cripple, impair, incapacitate, spoil, ruin, filibuster, damage, threaten, wrecking, vandalism, destruction, obstruction, disruption, crippling, impairment, spoiling, ruining, undermining, filibustering, subversion

Sabotage as a Noun

Definitions of "Sabotage" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sabotage” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged.
• The action of sabotaging something.

Synonyms of "Sabotage" as a noun (13 Words)

crippling	Someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back.
damage	Detrimental effects. She was awarded 284 000 in damages.
destruction	A group of wild cats. Gambling was his destruction.
disruption	The act of causing disorder. He gave hints on what industry today he believes may be ripe for disruption.
filibustering	A tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches. The rules allowing filibustering may have to be changed.
impairment	The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness. Hearing impairment.
obstruction	The physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction. They were held for obstruction and other public order offences.
ruining	Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation.
spoiling	The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it. Her spoiling my dress was deliberate.
subversion	The act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government. The ruthless subversion of democracy.
undermining	The action or process of lessening the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something, especially gradually or insidiously. The greatest threat of all is the undermining of our Constitution.
vandalism	Willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others. Surveillance of the building would reduce vandalism and theft.
wrecking	The event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled. His main business was wrecking and removal.

Usage Examples of "Sabotage" as a noun

• A coordinated campaign of sabotage.

Sabotage as a Verb

Definitions of "Sabotage" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sabotage” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Destroy property or hinder normal operations.
• Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.

Synonyms of "Sabotage" as a verb (18 Words)

counteract	Oppose or check by a counteraction. This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues.
countermine	Dig a countermine against. They countermined the enemies mines so that sometimes they fought hand to hand underground.
damage	Inflict damage upon. The snow damaged the roof.
destroy	Destroy completely damage irreparably. The fire destroyed the house.
disrupt	Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem. Flooding disrupted rail services.
filibuster	Obstruct proposed legislation with a filibuster. He was one of four Tories who filibustered for more than 30 minutes each to derail the free parking plan.
impair	Weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function. His vision was impaired.
incapacitate	Injure permanently. He was incapacitated by a heart attack.
obstruct	Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight. The appellants were arrested and later convicted of obstructing the police.
ruin	Fall into ruin. The tears ruined her make up.
spoil	Make a mess of, destroy or ruin. The group called on its supporters to spoil their papers.
subvert	Destroy property or hinder normal operations. We must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis.
threaten	To be a menacing indication of something. Danger threatens.
undermine	Erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation. The demolition engineers did eventually undermine two of the tower s six sides.
vandalize	Destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism. Vandalize the park.
weaken	Lessen the strength of. His resistance had weakened.
wreck	Suffer or undergo shipwreck. Police began handing out warnings to people wrecking cars without a license.

Usage Examples of "Sabotage" as a verb

• The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war.
• Power lines from South Africa were sabotaged by rebel forces.

Associations of "Sabotage" (30 Words)

attenuate	Reduce in thickness; make thin. Her intolerance was attenuated by an unexpected liberalism.
calculated	Carefully thought out in advance. A calculated insult.
counteract	Oppose or check by a counteraction. Should we deliberately intervene in the climate system to counteract global warming.
dampen	Check; keep in check (a fire. Nothing could dampen her enthusiasm.
deaden	Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible. The syllabus has deadened the teaching process.
debilitate	Make (someone) very weak and infirm. Hard drugs destroy families and debilitate communities.
deliberate	Engage in long and careful consideration. A deliberate decision.
designed	Planned or conceived in detail or for a specific purpose. The aircraft performed their designed functions well.
destabilize	Become unstable. The accused were charged with conspiracy to destabilize the country.
dilute	(of colour or light) weak or low in concentration. Dilute acetic acid.
diminish	Cause to seem less impressive or valuable. The trial has aged and diminished him.
diminished	Of an organ or body part diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use. A diminished fifth.
emasculate	Make (someone or something) weaker or less effective. The refusal to allow them to testify effectively emasculated the committee.
enervate	Make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality. The heat enervated us all.
enfeeble	Make weak or feeble. Sickness had enfeebled me.
faded	Having lost freshness or brilliance of color. Faded jeans.
fatigued	Drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted.
intended	Future; betrothed. Your intended trip abroad.
knowingly	In a way that suggests one has secret knowledge or awareness. Amy looked at me knowingly.
measured	(of speech or writing) carefully considered and restrained. His measured prose.
premeditated	Characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning. A premeditated crime.
rarefy	Make or become less dense or solid. As the shell continues to expand and rarefy astronomers may eventually be able to see characteristic gamma rays from the radioactivity within.
reduce	Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements. The workforce has been reduced to some 6 100.
reduced	Made less in size or amount or degree.
scheme	Devise a system or form a scheme for. Sheila and me were in that gang on the scheme.
subvert	Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. We must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis.
thinner	A volatile solvent used to make paint or other solutions less viscous. Dampen a clean rag with thinners and carefully wipe any remaining dust from the timber.
undermine	Erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation. This could undermine years of hard work.
unsettle	Disturb the composure of. The crisis has unsettled financial markets.
weaken	Destroy property or hinder normal operations. Fault lines had weakened and shattered the rocks.