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Past tense for to impede the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
“Mistakes or excessive collateral damage can undermine its potential effectiveness.”
Past tense for to cause damage to
“Compromise of this principle of consensus will undermine the integrity of the process and lead to loss of commitment.”
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
“They are installed so that the ground water does not undermine the surface of the road.”
Past tense for to cause the downfall or ruin of
Past tense for to decrease in strength or intensity
Past tense for to cause to become physically weaker
Past tense for to decrease the value, character, or quality of
Past tense for to weaken or reduce in strength or intensity
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 to counter, or to show or declare to be untrue
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 use up the supply or resources of
Past tense for to gradually exhaust or drain away
Past tense for to undermine, especially someone's mood, ideas or feelings
Past tense for to bring disrepute to, especially through aspersions
Past tense for to outdo or surpass
Weak or lacking in strength
Having lost confidence or hope
Characterized by hurt or upset feelings
Physically injured or hurt, typically unable to move
Not performing its proper or intended function
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