saboteur

noun

sab·​o·​teur ˌsa-bə-ˈtər 

-ˈtu̇r, 

-ˈtyu̇r

: one that practices sabotage

Examples of saboteur in a Sentence

The car's tires were slashed by saboteurs.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fortunately for all the people who want to keep their money and the integrity of their elections safe from cybercriminals and political saboteurs, there’s been a breakthrough. —New Atlas, 15 Nov. 2025

By hinting that his business was the victim of shape-shifting saboteurs, Westergaard distracted from the more prosaic story about the carelessness of his staff. —Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025

Even if Robert picks a suitable candidate, a saboteur is likely to ignore a direct order and tag along to steal the glory. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025

But hidden away in a secret HQ, a group of celebrity saboteurs are watching their every move, carrying out missions designed to disrupt their success. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from saboter

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for saboteur

• amateur
• connoisseur
• kieselguhr
• monseigneur
• procureur
• retransfer
• silencer
• voyageur
• birr
• blur
• bur
• cur

Kids Definition

saboteur

noun

sab·​o·​teur ˌsab-ə-ˈtər 

-ˈt(y)u̇(ə)r

: a person who performs sabotage