sabot

/səˈboʊ/ or /sabəˈtoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who secretly undermines or obstructs the work of others, especially in a workplace, often through disruption or sabotage.

“The union accused the management of hiring a saboteur to disrupt the production line.”

2. noun

a device or object used to sabotage, typically hidden in or attached to a vehicle or machine.

“The bomb was hidden inside a fake sabot, making it difficult to detect.”

3. verb

to secretly undermine or obstruct the work of others, especially in a workplace, often through disruption or sabotage.

“The employees sabotaged the company’s efforts to meet the deadline.”

4. verb

to fit or attach a sabot to a vehicle or machine, typically to provide protection or stability.

“The pilot sabotaged the plane to prevent it from taking off.”

Synonyms

  • disruptor
  • saboteur

Antonyms

  • collaborator
  • cooperator