Meaning of monkeywrenching | Babel Free
Definitions
The commission of usually illegal but nonviolent acts of sabotage motivated by environmentalism.
Examples
“The solitary and relatively anonymous character of monkeywrenching gave that activity a peculiar role within the movement. To openly discuss⟳ specific actions was to invite⟳ arrest; in theory, Earth First!ers^([sic]) could not, therefore, discuss⟳ monkeywrenching activities in detail at their gatherings.”
“In reality, says one of his closest friends and an active monkey wrencher who prefers anonymity, “Ed was reporting what he saw⟳ around him. Truth be told, monkey wrenching is not even controversial in many areas of the Southwest.[…]”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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