saboteurs
/ˌsæb.əˈtɜːrz/
NOUN
1. A person who intentionally causes the destruction of property in order to hinder the efforts of an enemy
People who deliberately damage or destroy property, equipment, or facilities to obstruct or weaken an enemy's efforts.
1.1. Property destruction and damage
People who intentionally damage, destroy, deface, or ruin property and infrastructure to disrupt an opponent's activities.
Synonyms
- defacers
- demolishers
- desecraters
- desecrators
- despoilers
- destroyers
- graffitists
- ravagers
- ruiners
- vandals
- wasters
- wreckers
Antonyms
- conservators
- conservers
- preservationists
- preservers
- protectors
- savers
Examples
- The espionage unit was on high alert for potential enemy saboteurs.
- The security measures were heightened to thwart any attempts by undercover saboteurs.
- The investigation aimed to identify and apprehend the group of suspected corporate saboteurs.
Related Words
- depredators
- looters
- marauders
- pillagers
- plunderers
- ransackers
- sackers
- spoilers
- spoliators
- taggers
1.2. Enemy collaborators and infiltrators
People who secretly cooperate with an enemy or infiltrate an organization to undermine its activities from within.
Synonyms
- collaborators
- collaborators of enemy
- infiltrators
- subversives
- Trojan horse
- underground
Examples
- During the war, intelligence agencies actively hunted down enemy saboteurs behind enemy lines.
- The organization implemented strict background checks to prevent infiltration by potential saboteurs.
Related Words
- agents
- spies
- traitors
- betrayers
- conspirators