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saboteur

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Noun — Someone who deliberately damages or disrupts property, plans, or operations to harm an opponent.

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a lone saboteur suspected saboteur

Etymology

From French saboteur, the agent noun of saboter, "to sabotage" — related to sabot, a clog.

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What does “saboteur” mean?

The word “saboteur” means someone who deliberately damages or disrupts property, plans, or operations to harm an opponent. In plain terms, a person who commits sabotage.

How do you pronounce “saboteur”?

“Saboteur” is pronounced sa-buh-TUR (/ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “saboteur” in a sentence?

Here is “saboteur” used in a sentence: “The saboteur cut the power lines the night before the vote.”

What part of speech is “saboteur”?

“Saboteur” is a noun.

Where does the word “saboteur” come from?

The word “saboteur” comes from French. From French saboteur, the agent noun of saboter, "to sabotage" — related to sabot, a clog.

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