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What does undermine mean?

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  1. To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
  2. (figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]
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No major cross-regional analysis provides convincing evidence that Internet use is likely to undermine authoritarianism.
But Gee uses this as an excuse to replay some tired stereotypes which undermine the genuine satirical quality of her writing.
That dogmatic worship of relativism can only undermine the principle of any belief worth having, whether religious or secular.
In his latest book, Ross tries to undermine the YEC teaching of variation within the created kind.
Wall Street alchemists are well-prepared to eschew these new measures and, in the process, undermine their intended purpose.
We're also told we're experiencing rampant house price inflation which will undermine inflation targets.

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