sabotage
|sab-o-tage|
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/ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ/
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/ˈsæbətɑːʒ/
deliberate destruction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sabotage' originates from French, specifically the word 'sabotage,' where 'sabot' meant 'wooden shoe.'
Historical Evolution
'sabotage' changed from the French word 'sabotage' and eventually became the modern English word 'sabotage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to walk noisily with wooden shoes,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deliberate destruction or obstruction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of deliberately destroying, damaging, or obstructing something, especially for political or military advantage.
The factory was shut down due to sabotage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 19:20