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undermine
(verb)
undermine
(verb)
Meaning
to weaken or damage something gradually
Example
"The constant criticism began to undermine her confidence in her abilities."
Synonyms
subverterodeimpair
Antonyms
strengthensupportbolster
More about this word
Word origin
From Old English 'under' and 'minan', meaning to dig beneath.
Related word forms
verb: undermined
noun: undermining
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