saboteur
/ˌsæb.əˈtɜːr/
NOUN
1. A person who deliberately damages property to hinder an enemy
A person who intentionally causes damage or destruction to property, equipment, or facilities in order to obstruct or weaken an enemy's efforts.
1.1. Deliberate destruction and damage
A person who intentionally damages, destroys, or defaces property, equipment, or infrastructure to disrupt operations or prevent an opposing party from succeeding.
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Antonyms
- conservator
- conserver
- preservationist
- preserver
- protector
Examples
- The espionage novel featured a mysterious saboteur disrupting vital operations.
- In the wartime drama, the brave protagonist uncovered the identity of the enemy saboteur.
- The security team worked diligently to apprehend the suspected saboteur within the organization.
Related Words
1.2. Enemy agent and infiltrator
A person who secretly works against an organization, group, or country by undermining its activities from within.
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Examples
- The detective suspected a traitor among the crew, possibly a cunning saboteur.
- The spy thriller depicted the dangerous cat-and-mouse game between the undercover agent and the elusive saboteur.