derail vs sabotage
sabotage vs derailderail is not a noun while sabotage is a noun.
derail and sabotage both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| derail | No | No | Yes | No |
| sabotage | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
sabotage is a hypernym of
derail; that is, sabotage is a
word with a broader meaning than derail:
- derail: cause to run off the tracks
- sabotage: destroy property or hinder normal operations
| derail (noun) | sabotage (noun) |
|---|---|
| a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged |
| derail (verb) | sabotage (verb) |
|---|---|
| run off or leave the rails | destroy property or hinder normal operations |
| cause to run off the tracks |
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