strikebreaking
Verb
  1. present participle of strikebreak
Noun

strikebreaking (uncountable)

  1. Activity intended to disrupt or end without an agreement a strike by workers.
    • 1934, "[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,747596,00.html Hell on the Hoof]," Time, 6 Aug.,
      The Government dared not hire men to care for its 50,000 head for fear of being accused of strikebreaking.
Adjective

strikebreaking (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to such activity.
    • 1992, "[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,975374,00.html Bulldozing the U.A.W.]," Time, 27 Apr.,
      Caterpillar's main strikebreaking tactic had been to advertise for permanent replacements.
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