undermine (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
Definition
To weaken or damage someone or something, especially gradually or insidiously, by removing the support or foundation on which it stands.
Examples
His colleagues tried to undermine his authority by spreading rumors.
The economic crisis will undermine the stability of the government.
Constant negativity can undermine even the strongest relationships.
How to Use undermine
- undermine someone's confidence (collocation)
- To make someone feel less sure of themselves. — "Her constant doubts began to undermine my confidence."
- undermine something (prepositional phrase)
- To weaken or damage something. — "The scandal threatened to undermine the organization's reputation."
- undermine efforts (collocation)
- To make efforts less likely to succeed. — "His constant complaining undermined our efforts to stay positive."
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