"Undermine" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Undermine" Meaning

To secretly damage or attack someone's confidence or self-esteem, often in a way that is difficult to see.

"Undermine" Examples

Usage Examples of the Word "undermine"

1. To weaken or damage the confidence or capability of someone or something.

- "Theाहर negativity from the media began to undermine the team's chances of winning the championship."
- "Her lack of self-confidence started to undermine her performance in the presentation."

2. To dig or bore under something.

- "The excavation process involved undermining the foundation of the building to create a new basement."
- "The tunnels were built by undermining the hillside to create a safe passage."

3. To strike or hit under (something).

- "The hurricane undermined the rail line, causing significant damage."
- "The roots of the tree had undermined the adjacent wall."

4. (Logic, reason) to reduce or destroy an argument or any other form of reasoning.

- "His ridiculous assumption undermined the entire argument."
- "The updated data undermined the researcher's initial findings."

5. Hinder the efforts or plans of.

- "The hostile takeover would undermine the company's competitive edge."
- "The lack of resources undermined our ability to complete the project on time."

Synonyms for "undermine"

- erode
- subvert
- sap
- weaken
- reduce