sabotaging

verb

Definition of sabotagingnext
present participle of sabotage
1
as in thwarting

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2
as in destroying

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabotaging
  1. destroying
  2. wrecking
  3. restraining
  4. demolishing
  5. harming
  6. impairing
  7. razing
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  • Russian units in Crimea were destroying their boats in a desperate bid not to be sent to Kherson to join the assault.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Longtime residents of Mayotte worry about a crackdown The cyclone further exacerbated the island’s issues after destroying homes, schools and infrastructure.
    Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroying
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  • This prequel flashes back to a previous Christmas in Los Angeles, when their unintentional destruction of a Santa Claus parade balloon put the city on edge, wrecking the gang's plans for a massive Yuletide bank robbery.
    EW.com, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The vocalist’s sole concerns related to the natural environment, the animal kingdom and humankind’s responsibility for wrecking our only home.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrecking
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  • After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.
    Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Prosecutors have said Penny acted recklessly and negligently by restraining Neely in a chokehold for so long, even after Neely stopped moving.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of restraining
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  • On Monday, San Antonio ISD approved a non-binding agreement to sell land for the ballpark development, clearing the way for plans that include demolishing the nearby Soap Factory Apartments, a controversial move that will displace residents.
    Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The project involves demolishing a great deal of real estate.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demolishing
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  • Curiously, the Maduro regime has shown little interest in imprisoning or physically harming Machado herself.
    Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But Maryland leaders are on the cusp of reducing this climate-warming and health-harming pollution from our homes and buildings.
    Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of harming
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  • All the windows at the front of the building have an invisible type of solar film that filters out 58 percent of the sun's heat energy without impairing the view.
    Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many studies have linked smoking to both short- and long-term effects on immunity, including impairing the body’s ability to fight viral and bacterial infections.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of impairing
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  • The changes appeared to respond to concerns about how razing the trees could reduce shade and carbon capture and storage.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Eventually the state agreed with residents’ petitions, purchasing and razing hundreds of homes, the property itself becoming part of New York City’s network of parks.
    Elizabeth Rush, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of razing
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