saboteur
3 synonyms for saboteur, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who deliberately damages or disrupts property, plans, or operations to harm an opponent.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use saboteur
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a lone saboteur
suspected saboteur
Etymology
From French saboteur, the agent noun of saboter, "to sabotage" — related to sabot, a clog.
Full origin of saboteur →Frequently asked questions
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.
