💣undermine

verb
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

Meaning

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

Example Sentences

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

Example Expressions

undermine authority

Synonyms

weaken, damage, erode, sabotage, impair

Antonyms

strengthen, support, reinforce

Collocations

undermine confidence, undermine authority, undermine trust

Related Vocabularies

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
To suddenly attack or enter a place, especially by force.
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

Explore More