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sabotaging (Verb (Present Participle) / Adjective)

Sabotaging refers to the deliberate act of destroying, damaging, or obstructing something, often to gain a strategic advantage or to prevent an opponent from succeeding. It can apply to physical objects, digital systems, or abstract concepts like relationships and career goals.

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Think of a 'SABot' (wooden shoe) being thrown into a 'TAG' (the goal or machine). You are 'SAB-o-TAG-ing' the goal. The...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'sabotaging' for accidents. → I damaged my phone.

Spelling it as 'sabatoging'. → Sabotaging.

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