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Pronunciation / Transliteration: untergraben
"Diese Gerüchte untergraben seine Autorität."
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To erode the base or foundation of (a rock, structure, etc.); to damage or weaken (someone or something) gradually or insidiously.
"The ongoing scandals continue to undermine the authority of the government."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'underminen', combining 'under-' and 'minen' (to dig a mine). Historically used in medieval warfare to describe the physical act of digging tunnels beneath castle walls to cause structural collapse, its meaning later broadened metaphorically to denote the gradual weakening of someone's position, authority, or success.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Undermine" is said worldwide
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saper
Transliteration: saper
"Ses critiques incessantes ont fini par saper la confiance de l'équipe."
untergraben
Transliteration: untergraben
"Diese Gerüchte untergraben seine Autorität."
minare
Transliteration: minare
"Queste azioni rischiano di minare la stabilità del paese."
socavar
Transliteration: socavar
"Los constantes ataques buscan socavar la credibilidad del presidente."
minar
Transliteration: minar
"A corrupção pode minar a confiança do público nas instituições."
कमजोर करना
Transliteration: kamzor karna
"इन अफवाहों से उसकी स्थिति कमजोर हो रही है।"
削弱
Transliteration: xuēruò
"这些指控企图削弱他的领导地位。"
약화시키다
Transliteration: yakhwasikida
"그의 발언은 팀의 결속력을 약화시켰다."
損なう
Transliteration: sonanau
"そのスキャンダルは彼の信用を損なった。"
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