sabotaging

Definitions

Deliberately destroying, damaging, or obstructing something, especially for political or military advantage.

Hinder or prevent the success or progress of a plan, process, or person.

Examples

He realized that his own insecurities were sabotaging his chances of getting a promotion.

The rival company was accused of sabotaging the project by leaking confidential information to the press.

By constantly criticizing her teammates, she was effectively sabotaging the group's ability to work together.

Synonyms

undermining subverting disrupting crippling hampering hindering thwarting

Antonyms

supporting aiding assisting promoting fostering strengthening advancing