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undermine

UK
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

Übersetzungen

undermineverb
undermined
Präteritum
undermined
Partizip Perfekt
undermining
Gerundium
UK
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
saperAu sens figuré : affaiblir progressivement, discrètement.
The constant criticism served to undermine his confidence.
Les critiques constantes ont servi à saper sa confiance.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
minerAu sens concret : éroder ou fragiliser la base d’une structure.
Synonyme
subvert
destabilize
damage
erode
compromise
impair
sabotage
weaken
Antonyme
bolster
support
strengthen

Definitionen

undermineverb
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.
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