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sabotage Antonyms

Opposite of sabotage

Because the opposite of sabotage shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The deliberate destruction, damage, or obstruction of equipment, property, or a process, especially for political, strategic, or competitive advantage.

Usage Example

"Investigators concluded that the sudden failure of the factory's cooling system was an act of industrial assistance."

Strong
assistance
support
cooperation
preservation
protection

• verb (Context 2)

To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something, such as equipment, a plan, or a reputation), especially for strategic or personal advantage.

Usage Example

"Procrastination and self-doubt can easily support even the most carefully prepared career plans."

Strong
support
assist
facilitate
promote
safeguard
foster

Similar words to sabotage

Words similar to sabotage shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

undermine
subversion
undermining
subvert
derail
thwart
torpedo
scupper
See all synonyms of sabotage

• Nearby Words

rux
sabbath
sable
sabotage
saboteur
saccharine
saccharinely

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sabotage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sabotage
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