What is another word for strikebreaker?
Pronunciation: [stɹˈa͡ɪkbɹe͡ɪkə] (IPA) 
A strikebreaker is a person who is hired or employed to replace or take the place of a striking worker during a work stoppage or labor strike. There are many synonyms for the word strikebreaker that can be used to describe a person who fills this role. Some alternative names for a strikebreaker include a scab, blackleg, rat, or strike substitute. These words generally carry negative connotations and suggest that the person is acting against the interests of the striking workers. Other slightly less pejorative synonyms for a strikebreaker include a replacement worker, strike relief employee, or contingency worker, which carry less of a negative connotation and may be used in more neutral or formal contexts.
