Strikebreaking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Strikebreaking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of strikebreak.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of strikebreak.
More Meanings
- Activity intended to disrupt or end a strike without an agreement by workers.
- Of or pertaining to such activity.
Example Sentences
Caterpillar's main strikebreaking tactic had been to advertise for permanent replacements.
The Government dared not hire men to care for its 50,000 head for fear of being accused of strikebreaking.
Word Forms
- strike breaking
- strike-breaking
- strikebreakings
Synonyms for strikebreaking
Depending on context, synonyms include blackleggery, scabbery.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include strike, unstrike, walkout, striking, blacking, breakage.
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