sabotaged

verb

Definition of sabotagednext
past tense of sabotage
1
as in thwarted

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2
as in destroyed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabotaged
  1. thwarted
  2. destroyed
  3. ruined
  4. frustrated
  5. wrecked
  6. demolished
  7. harmed
  8. impaired
Verb
  • Initial attempts to deploy a helicopter were thwarted by dangerous weather, forcing rescuers to traverse deep snow on foot.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Stanford’s bid for a seventh trip to the title game — and second in a row — was thwarted in a 1-0 loss to the Demon Deacons, the lone goal coming in the 72nd minute of the College Cup semifinals at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.
    Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of thwarted
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  • At least seven homes were destroyed and eight damaged, but officials said that number could rise.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Weather officials said the conditions were similar to those of early November, when dangerous winds whipped through Ventura County and fueled the Mountain fire, a nearly 20,000-acre inferno that destroyed 243 structures, including homes.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroyed
Verb
  • They were all punished harshly—lives ruined.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Johnny sued Amber in 2019 for defamation, claiming that the op-ed article ruined his career and took away his acting opportunities, as well as his long-standing role in Pirates of the Caribbean.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of ruined
Verb
  • Some Israelis demand cease-fire deal, return of hostages Netanyahu faces mounting pressure and criticism from Israelis frustrated with the lack of a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the around 100 remaining hostages in Gaza as the war has raged for more than a year.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Patients can’t continue absorbing these unnecessary costs, and physicians like me are increasingly frustrated by how hospital consolidation undermines our ability to provide affordable, high-quality care.
    Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrated
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  • Notre Dame, located by the River Seine in Paris, was wrecked by the blaze on April 15, 2019.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The cathedral by the River Seine in Paris, was wrecked by the blaze on April, 15, 2019.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrecked
Verb
  • One home with a pool was nearly demolished; another was little more than a chimney and a pile of smoldering rubble.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • After the fatal accident, the state ordered the Orlando Free Fall ride closed and it has since been demolished.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of demolished
Verb
  • Entities seeking to undertake activity that could affect the monarchs would be required to work with federal wildlife officials to ensure they’re not harmed.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Caleb Williams’ development has been harmed by Bears leaders’ decisions this season.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of harmed
Verb
  • Kenneth Stewart, 64, was arrested at the scene and charged with driving while ability impaired, Newsday reported.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • For more severe hearing loss, our top hearing aid pick offers advanced technology tailored for the hearing-impaired.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of impaired
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