Sabotage
easySAB-uh-tahzh
verb
Definition
To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something
Examples
“Someone tried to sabotage the project by deleting important files.”
“Negative attitudes can sabotage team morale.”
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GRE Tip
Sabotage is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "undermine" or "subvert" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "support".
Related GRE Words
undermine
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or insidiously
subvert
To undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution
veto
To reject or forbid authoritatively
sap
(verb) To gradually weaken or destroy; to drain of energy
vitiate
To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of; to corrupt
denounce
To publicly declare to be wrong or evil; condemn
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