Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
undermine
verb
/ˌʌn.dɪˈmaɪn/
Definition
To weaken or damage something gradually or secretly.
Examples
- His actions served to undermine her authority in the office.
- The constant criticism began to undermine his confidence.
- They feared that the new policy would undermine their hard work.
Meaning
To undermine means to weaken or harm something, often in a subtle way that isn’t immediately obvious.
Synonyms
- subvert
- erode
- weaken
- sabotage
- impair
