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undermine
[ uhn-der-mahyn uhn-der-mahyn ]
verb (used with object)
- to injure or destroy by insidious activity or imperceptible stages, sometimes tending toward a sudden dramatic effect.
- to attack by indirect, secret, or underhand means; attempt to subvert by stealth.
- to make an excavation under; dig or tunnel beneath, as a military stronghold.
- to weaken or cause to collapse by removing underlying support, as by digging away or eroding the foundation.
undermine
/ ˌʌԻəˈɪ /
verb
- (of the sea, wind, etc) to wear away the bottom or base of (land, cliffs, etc)
- to weaken gradually or insidiously
their insults undermined her confidence
- to tunnel or dig beneath
Derived Forms
- ˌܲԻˈԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲ··· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of undermine1
Example Sentences
The mayor has repeatedly accused the president and his team of trying to undermine his authority.
But Hope Not Hate, an anti-racism campaign group which has clashed with Farage in the past, said the examples it had found undermined his vetting claims.
The UN says this is "further depriving people of the means for survival and undermining every aspect of civilian life".
However, opponents say the move undermines the bill's safeguards.
Faraya claimed during Wednesday's news conference that members of the Brotherhood "operate in the shadows and engage in activities that could undermine stability and security".
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