sabotaged

verb

past tense of sabotage
1
as in thwarted

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2
as in destroyed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabotaged
  1. thwarted
  2. destroyed
  3. foiled
  4. ruined
  5. frustrated
  6. wrecked
  7. baffled
  8. damaged
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  • The plan was thwarted by heavy rain that delayed the meeting.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But he was again thwarted, this time by bad weather—probably a hurricane by modern standards—which drove the ships away.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of thwarted
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  • Glutathione was offered to firefighters during recent blazes that destroyed hundreds of buildings in and around Spokane, Washington.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • If satellites supporting communications or ISR were damaged or destroyed, a faster and less expensive launch system could theoretically allow replacement spacecraft to be deployed more quickly.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of destroyed
Verb
  • Though the plot was foiled, investigators say Haji Zada pledged loyalty to ISIS and indoctrinated her family with ISIS ideology.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Bad weather foiled SpaceX's latest attempt to launch its massive Starship rocket from South Texas.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of foiled
Verb
  • The influx all but ruined Sutter’s extensive land holdings around Sacramento, originally dubbed New Helvetia.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Brentford will be hoping promising midfielder Antoni Milambo can contribute after his debut season was ruined by an ACL injury in October.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruined
Verb
  • Something has to give As Big Oil cashes in on the supply disruptions, Main Street is increasingly frustrated by high prices.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • American voters are already frustrated with the high cost of living.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • The Audi pair almost had a similar problem when Gabriel Bortoleto spun on a greasy but drying track that also caught out and wrecked Verstappen on the opening lap.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Zebra striping is gaining traction as more Americans look for a way to enjoy nights out without waking up wrecked.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrecked
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  • She is baffled by the way her friends Moe and Fumina rail against their parents, especially when Yuko is always holding back at home, forever walking on eggshells.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Al Roker was baffled to come face to face with his doppelgänger on the Today show plaza.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of baffled
Verb
  • But the scientific evidence needed to rule out that connection could be complicated if the remains are damaged, said Miller.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This could be particularly relevant to dual citizens who routinely travel with more than one passport, as well as anyone who has had a passport lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced between applying for ETIAS and taking a trip.
    — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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“Sabotaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabotaged. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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