undermine

C1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ UK /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ See IPA manual

Freq #14284

Meanings

1

verb
To gradually weaken or damage something.

Constant criticism began to undermine her confidence.
2

verb
To wear away the base or foundation of something.

The flood waters undermined the railway embankment.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to gradually weaken or... undercutcorrode

Opposites

undergird

Word family

Forms underminedunderminesundermining

Etymology

From under- + mine.

Topics

Actions & Processes

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