Undermine
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verb
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verb
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(As a verb)
Undermine ( verb )
To weaken or impair the effectiveness, stability, or existence of (something).
Origin:
Early 17th century: from under- (expressing position or movement under or below) + mine1.
Examples:
- The government's policies are undermining the economy.
- His behavior is undermining the team's morale.
- The criticism is undermining the author's confidence.
- The disease is undermining the patient's health.
- The rumor is undermining the company's reputation.
(As a verb)
Undermine ( verb )
To weaken or impair the effectiveness, stability, or existence of (something).
Origin:
Early 17th century: from under- (expressing position or movement under or below) + mine1.
Examples:
- The government's policies are undermining the economy.
- His behavior is undermining the team's morale.
- The criticism is undermining the author's confidence.
- The disease is undermining the patient's health.
- The rumor is undermining the company's reputation.