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What is another word for Undermine? – 147 Undermine Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    subvert sabotage weaken compromise undermine damage impair mar spoil tarnish discredit defame besmirch slander vilify denigrate depreciate devalue diminish reduce lessen enfeeble cripple incapacitate disable hinder obstruct thwart foil frustrate counteract neutralize negate counterbalance offset oppose resist impede delay deter discourage

    Meaning of Undermine

    According to Merriam-Webster, "undermine" means to weaken or damage something, such as a person's confidence or a system, by secretly or subtly attacking or undermining its foundation or basis.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "undermine" as to damage or weaken something, especially by secret or stealthy means, or to make someone less confident or less likely to succeed.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "undermine" as to make something or someone weaker or less effective, often in a secret or indirect way.

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial problems were undermined by the loss of a major client.
    • Her confidence was undermined by the constant criticism from her boss.
    • The new policy aims to undermine the power of the corrupt officials.
    • The hacker's actions undermined the security of the entire network.
    • The athlete's training was undermined by a series of injuries.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    support strengthen reinforce bolster boost enhance improve increase augment amplify intensify fortify solidify stabilize secure protect defend justify vindicate validate verify confirm substantiate consolidate unify harmonize cooperate

    Related Nouns

    foundation basis support structure system institution organization establishment authority power influence control dominance supremacy confidence morale spirit will resolve determination stability security integrity

    Related Verbs

    weaken damage impair mar spoil tarnish discredit defame besmirch slander vilify denigrate depreciate devalue diminish reduce lessen enfeeble cripple incapacitate disable hinder obstruct thwart foil frustrate counteract

    Related Adjectives

    weak damaged impaired marred spoiled tarnished discredited defamed besmirched slanderous vilified denigrated depreciated devalued diminished reduced lessened enfeebled crippled incapacitated disabled hindered obstructed thwarted frustrated counteracted unstable insecure vulnerable