saboteur

noun

sab·​o·​teur ˌsa-bə-ˈtər How to pronounce saboteur (audio)
-ˈtu̇r,
-ˈtyu̇r
: one that practices sabotage

Examples of saboteur in a Sentence

The car's tires were slashed by saboteurs.
Recent Examples on the Web And Norwegian authorities warned that saboteurs could target companies delivering arms to Ukraine. David Ignatius, Washington Post, 21 June 2024 The series, which challenges contestants to sniff out a group of secret saboteurs amongst the other cast members in an effort to win a part of the $250,000 prize pot. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 The episode ends with the drug deaths tapering off, Bunny on the lookout for a saboteur, and Mike visiting Evelyn at her home to resume their secret affair. Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 June 2024 As Billings finalized the package, six Nazi saboteurs in America were executed. Tom Stanton, Detroit Free Press, 12 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for saboteur 

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Word History

Etymology

French, from saboter

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saboteur was in 1921

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“Saboteur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saboteur. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

saboteur

noun
sab·​o·​teur ˌsab-ə-ˈtər How to pronounce saboteur (audio)
-ˈt(y)u̇(ə)r
: a person who performs sabotage

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