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Definition of strikebreaking

strikebreaking

/ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkɪŋ/
strike · break · ing
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• noun

1

The action or practice of working or hiring replacement workers during a labor strike in order to render the strike ineffective.

Example

"Union leaders condemned the management's use of strikebreaking to force an end to the negotiations."

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• adjective

1

Engaged in or relating to the disruption or replacement of striking workers during a labor dispute.

Example

"The company hired a private security firm to escort the strikebreaking crews into the factory."

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• Nearby Words

strife
strike
strikebreaker
strikebreaking
strikeforce
strikeout
striker

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strikebreaking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strikebreaking
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