noun

saboteur

sa-buh-TUR

Saboteur (noun) means someone who deliberately damages or disrupts property, plans, or operations to harm an opponent. Example: “The saboteur cut the power lines the night before the vote.”

noun

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

"The saboteur cut the power lines the night before the vote."

"Company security suspected an inside saboteur was leaking data."

How to use saboteur

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who commits sabotage.

Common pairings

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Word forms

saboteurs plural

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Etymology

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

Origin: French

Synonyms

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Rhymes for saboteur

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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.

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