sabotaged
/ˈsæ.bə.tɑʒd/
VERB
1. To deliberately destroy or damage something in order to prevent it from being successful
To intentionally destroy, damage, or interfere with something to prevent it from functioning properly or achieving success.
1.1. Damaging or destroying property and equipment
Deliberately damaging, destroying, or impairing physical objects, machinery, buildings, or systems.
Synonyms
- damaged
- destroyed
- demolished
- wrecked
- ruined
- smashed
- annihilated
- devastated
- impaired
- vandalized
- defaced
- trashed
Antonyms
Examples
- The disgruntled employee was suspected of having sabotaged the company's computer system.
- Investigators discovered evidence that pointed towards a sabotaged security system.
Related Words
1.2. Hindering or obstructing progress
Deliberately or effectively preventing an activity, plan, process, or person from making progress or achieving a goal.
Synonyms
- hampered
- hindered
- impeded
- obstructed
- thwarted
- foiled
- frustrated
- bottlenecked
- constrained
- curbed
- held back
- held up
- hobbled
- handicapped
- inhibited
- restrained
- set back
- stymied
Antonyms
- accelerated
- advanced
- aided
- eased
- encouraged
- expedited
- facilitated
- furthered
- helped
- hastened
- preserved
- propelled
- protected
- saved
- spurred
Examples
- The athlete's chances of winning were seemingly sabotaged by a mysterious last-minute incident.
- Despite the careful planning, the secret mission was ultimately sabotaged by unforeseen complications.