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undermine

UK
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
undermineverb
undermined
Past Simple
undermined
Past Participle
undermining
ing-form
UK
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
Translations
saperAu sens figuré : affaiblir progressivement, discrètement.
The constant criticism served to undermine his confidence.
Les critiques constantes ont servi à saper sa confiance.
Additional translations
minerAu sens concret : éroder ou fragiliser la base d’une structure.
Definitions
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or insidiously.
The constant criticism served to undermine his confidence.
To erode the base or foundation of a structure.
The river had undermined the bridge supports, making it unsafe for travel.
Synonyms
subvert
destabilize
damage
erode
compromise
impair
sabotage
weaken
Antonyms
bolster
support
strengthen
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