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strikebreaking Synonyms

Another word for strikebreaking

Choosing another word for strikebreaking depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
scabbing
blacklegging

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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scabbing
blacklegging

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Strikebreaking. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/strikebreaking
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