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union buster

un·ion bust·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoon-yuh n buhs-ter]
    • /ˈyun yən ˈbʌs tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoon-yuh n buhs-ter]
    • /ˈyun yən ˈbʌs tər/

Definitions of union buster words

  • noun union buster any of a group of persons hired by a company to disperse picketers, end a strike or job action, etc., especially by violence or intimidation. 1
  • noun union buster any person or group that tries to destroy or weaken a union, as through prosecution or intimidation: The district attorney has a reputation as a union buster. 1

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Parts of speech for Union buster

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union buster popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

union buster usage trend in Literature

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