saboteur

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que causa dano, perturba ou cria obstáculos de propósito, muitas vezes de forma secreta, para prejudicar uma organização, um processo ou os esforços de um adversário.

A noun referring to a person who deliberately causes damage, disruption, or obstruction, often secretly, to hinder an organization, process, or enemy effort.

1. Deliberate wreckerB2formal

   A person who intentionally damages, destroys, or obstructs something, especially to gain an advantage or cause disruption.

   Sabotador

   • The saboteur cut the communication lines before the attack.
   • They caught the saboteur trying to damage the factory machinery.
   • A saboteur was responsible for the train derailment.

   Sinônimosdestroyerobstructionistsubvertervandalwrecker

   Antônimosassistantbenefactordefendersupporter

2. Clandestine subversiveC1formal

   A member of a secret organization who works to undermine an established system or assist an enemy, often in preparation for an invasion.

   Sabotador clandestino

   • The saboteur was a member of a resistance group helping the advancing army.
   • During the war, saboteurs infiltrated the enemy's supply lines.
   • The government arrested a saboteur suspected of aiding foreign forces.

   Sinônimosfifth columnistsubversive