sabotage

/sˈæbətˌɑːʒ/

/ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/

to sabotage

MAIN VERB

to intentionally damage, destroy, or undermine something, especially for personal gain or as an act of protest or revenge

synonyms : counteract

Sabotage

a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged

Examples

1. If I find out that Paul was the one who sabotaged my presentation to the board, I'll have his head on a plate!

2. Despite our efforts, he did his thing and sabotaged all our plans.

3. The coworker who intentionally sabotages a colleague's project may find themselves facing similar setbacks in their own work, showing how he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself.

4. I can't believe that you're the one who did me dirty and sabotaged my presentation!