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undermine

verb

/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

Meaning

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

undermine authority

weaken, damage, erode, sabotage, impair

strengthen, support, reinforce

undermine confidence, undermine authority, undermine trust

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

To pinch, bite, or squeeze sharply; to stop something at an early stage.

to create or shape something by carving or molding

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

To divide into three parts.

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake