Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
undermine-efforts
verb phrase
/ˈʌndərˌmaɪn ˈɛfərts/
Definition
To weaken or damage someone’s efforts or intentions in a subtle or indirect way.
Examples
- The constant negative feedback from colleagues can undermine efforts to innovate.
- She felt that her partner’s lack of support would undermine their efforts to finish the project on time.
- Political instability can undermine efforts for economic development in a country.
Meaning
Undermine efforts refers to actions that erode or diminish the strength of someone’s plans or hard work, often occurring without overt confrontation.
Synonyms
- sabotage efforts
- weaken attempts
- thwart plans
- undercut initiatives
- subvert goals
