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Past tense for lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
“Mistakes or excessive collateral damage can undermine its potential effectiveness.”
Past tense for to dig or excavate beneath (a building or fortification) so as to make it collapse
“The demolition engineers did eventually undermine two of the tower's six sides.”
Past tense for to erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation)
“The lighthouse stands on a plinth of rock undermined by caves, perhaps once used by smugglers.”
Past tense for to destroy or disrupt by means of sabotage
Past tense for to have a diminishing effect on
Past tense for to diminish the confidence or courage of
Past tense for to diminish or take credit from
Past tense for to expose to danger or the risk of loss
Past tense for deprive of strength and vigour
Past tense for gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed
Past tense for to destroy, weaken or work against
Past tense for supersede and replace
Past tense for make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength
Past tense for to cut away the under part of something
Past tense for oppose
Past tense for to put an end to, especially formally
Past tense for to make or prove (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous
Past tense for to dismiss idly with contempt or derision
Past tense for deteriorate, fail
Past tense for to undermine, especially someone's mood, ideas or feelings
Past tense for to diminish the confidence or courage of
Past tense for to completely destroy or devastate
Past tense for to declare to be untrue
Past tense for to bring disrepute to, especially through aspersions
Past tense for to outdo or surpass
Past tense for to dispute the validity of
Having lost confidence or hope
Weak or lacking in strength
Offended
Restricted from taking action
Not performing its proper or intended function
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