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Saboteur

usgb/ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/Volume
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Intentional HarmPlay
Often involves deliberate actions to damage an organization or operation. SlideThe saboteur tampered with the equipment to halt production.
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Not a CriminalPlay
'Saboteur' implies purposeful disruption, not necessarily illegal actions. SlideThe activist became a saboteur, disrupting the meeting to draw attention to the cause.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
The word carries a negative tone, suggesting disapproval of the actions. SlideThe manager warned that any saboteur within the team would be fired.