to scab
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9.1
- verb
- /skæb/
- Offensive
:
hacer de rompehuelgas
- She refused to scab even though she needed the money desperately.
Examples
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Don't scab during the strike!
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He refused to scab because he supported the union's efforts for better working conditions.
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Anyone who decides to scab during the strike will face strong criticism from the union.
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Several workers crossed the picket line to scab for higher pay.
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He scabs for the workers when they strike.
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During the strike, many workers felt betrayed by those who chose to scab on behalf of the company.
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When the factory was short-staffed due to the strike, several people decided to scab to earn some extra money.
Synonyms
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8.8
To betray others by telling secret information about them
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9.9
Work during a strike while other workers protest, making the strike weaker
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9.9
To work while other workers are on strike, often seen as a betrayal
To work in place of workers who are on strike
Phrasal Verbs
- Offensive
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9.9
Work during a strike while other workers protest, making the strike weaker
Compounds
How Derogatory
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb scab meaning to work during a strike comes from the insulting noun and means to act as that unwanted replacement worker. That's why to scab is to break the strike and face strong criticism from striking colleagues.