English Explanatory Dictionary

strikebreaking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

present participle and gerund of strikebreak

noun

Activity intended to disrupt or end a strike without an agreement by workers.

adj

Of or pertaining to such activity.

Word forms

strikebreaking strike breaking strike-breaking strikebreakings

Etymology

From strike + breaking or strikebreak + -ing.

Synonyms

blackleggery scabbery

Related words

strikebreaker

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