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undermining
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/ˌʌndəˈmaɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪnɪŋ/
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undermining
noun
underminings
pl
Translations
подрыв
The constant undermining of his authority led to his resignation.
Постоянный подрыв его авторитета привел к его отставке.
Additional translations
разрушение
ослабление
Definitions
The action or process of eroding or weakening the foundation or support of something.
The constant undermining of the team's efforts led to a decline in morale.
The act of subverting or sabotaging someone's authority or position.
The manager was concerned about the undermining of his leadership by a few disgruntled employees.
Synonyms
subversion
sabotage
weakening
erosion
detriment
undermining
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/
Definitions
Having the quality of gradually weakening, eroding, or subverting something.
She was worn down by his constant undermining comments.
Synonyms
corrosive
sabotaging
insidious
debilitating
destructive
subversive
destabilizing
weakening
damaging
eroding
undermine
verb
undermining
Gerund
undermined
Past Simple
undermined
Past Participle
undermining
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
Translations
подрывать
The scandal served to undermine the public's trust in the government.
Скандал послужил для подрыва доверия общественности к правительству.
Additional translations
разрушать
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
weaken
subvert
sabotage
impair
compromise
erode
damage
destabilize
Antonyms
support
bolster
strengthen
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