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sab

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /sæb/

KK: /sæb/

noun
Definition

A person who disrupts or interferes with hunting activities, often to protect animals from being hunted.


Example

The sab worked tirelessly to prevent the hunters from capturing any animals.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new sab group that started in town?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard they focus on stopping hunts and protecting wildlife.
Sloth A
It sounds like a great initiative to raise awareness.
Sloth B
Definitely, it’s important to support those who stand up for animal rights.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
activist
protester
opponent
Antonyms
supporter
advocate
proponent
verb
Definition

To intentionally damage or obstruct something, often in a secretive way, especially in the context of hunting or sports.


Example

They decided to sab the hunt to protest against animal cruelty.


Tense Forms

Past: sabotaged

Past Participle: sabotaged


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the protest against the hunt this weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard some people are going to sab the event.
Sloth A
I think it's great that people are standing up for animal rights.
Root Explanation

The word 'sab' originates from Arabic 'سَبَ' (saba), meaning to be wise or to be intelligent. It is often used in various contexts to denote wisdom or knowledge.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic root meaning 'to be wise' — this helps you remember that 'sab' relates to wisdom or intelligence.

Visually Confused Words
swab
stab
snab
slab
shab
scab
sa
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Is this page helpful?
Sloth B
Absolutely, it's important to show that we care.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
undermine
subvert
sabotage
Antonyms
support
assist
promote