💣undermine (アンダーマイン)

verb
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
弱める (yowameru)

意味

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
意味の翻訳
何かまたは誰かを徐々に弱めたり損なったりすること
nanika matawa dareka o jojo ni yowameta ri sonai suru koto

例文

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。
keizokuteki na hihan wa kodomo no jishin o yowameru kanosei ga arimasu

表現例

undermine authority
権威を損なう
keni o sonau

同義語

weaken, damage, erode, sabotage, impair

対義語

strengthen, support, reinforce

コロケーション

undermine confidence, undermine authority, undermine trust

関連語彙

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
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to give up completely; to leave permanently
to direct attention or effort on something specific
to sparkle or flash brightly
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

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