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