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saboteur

[ sab-uh-tur ]

noun

  1. a person who commits or practices sabotage.


saboteur

/ ˌsæbəˈtɜː /

noun

  1. a person who commits sabotage
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of saboteur1

1920–25; < French, equivalent to sabot ( er ) to botch ( sabotage ) + -eur -eur
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Word History and Origins

Origin of saboteur1

C20: from French; see sabotage
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Example Sentences

"Some infiltrators into the revolution, some saboteurs, and some weak-minded people are taking advantage of the situation in the areas that were recently liberated," he says.

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Unlike many saboteurs, the 46-year-old does not wear a mask - and was happy to be interviewed on camera.

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As Medvedev documented, the precondition for destroying public confidence in science is to demean and demonize scientists — as “enemies of the people,” as saboteurs and grifters.

Ms Calow-Jaszewska said in a statement that a group of foreign intelligence saboteurs had been involved in sending parcels containing hidden explosives and dangerous materials via courier companies.

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Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa said the situation had been exacerbated by "saboteurs", but did not provide further details about who may be behind the alleged sabotage.

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