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undermine

UK
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

Translations

undermineverb
undermined
Past Simple
undermined
Past Participle
undermining
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
The scandal served to undermine the public's trust in the government.
Скандал послужил для подрыва доверия общественности к правительству.
Additional translations
разрушать
Synonyms
subvert
destabilize
damage
erode
compromise
impair
sabotage
weaken
Antonyms
bolster
support
strengthen

Definitions

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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