Saboteur
(noun)
- A person who deliberately destroys or damages property or disrupts normal operations, especially in times of war or conflict.
- A person who undermines a group or organization from within.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from french, from sabot "clog" (because of the use of clogs to damage machinery in industrial disputes), + -eur.
Examples:
- The saboteur was caught trying to destroy the factory.
- The saboteur was responsible for the explosion that killed many people.
- The saboteur worked for the enemy, trying to disrupt the supply lines.
- The spy was suspected of being a saboteur, trying to ruin the plans.
- The saboteur was accused of plotting to overthrow the government.