STRIKEBREAKER

scab, strikebreaker, blackleg, rat

(noun) someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

strikebreaker (plural strikebreakers)

A non-unionized worker hired to replace a striking union worker.

Synonyms

• scab (pejorative)

• blackleg (pejorative)

• scalie (pejorative)

Source: Wiktionary



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