Undermine

  • 11undermine */*/ — UK [ˌʌndə(r)ˈmaɪn] / US [ˌʌndərˈmaɪn] verb [transitive] Word forms undermine : present tense I/you/we/they undermine he/she/it undermines present participle undermining past tense undermined past participle undermined 1) a) to make something or… …

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  • 12undermine — verb ADVERB ▪ greatly, radically, seriously, severely, significantly ▪ His position within the government has been seriously undermined. ▪ completely, totally …

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  • 13undermine — un|der|mine [ˌʌndəˈmaın US ər ] v [T] to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective ▪ economic policies that threaten to undermine the health care system undermine sb s confidence/authority/position/credibility etc ▪ The… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 14undermine — verb (T) 1 to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective: She tried to undermine his authority at every opportunity. | economic policies that threaten to undermine the health care system 2 to gradually take away the earth from… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 15undermine — transitive verb Date: 14th century 1. to excavate the earth beneath ; form a mine under ; sap 2. to wash away supporting material from under 3. to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly < trying to undermine his political rivals > 4. to weaken …

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  • 16undermine — un|der|mine [ ,ʌndər maın ] verb transitive ** 1. ) to make something or someone become gradually less effective, confident, or successful: Britain was accused of undermining international efforts to reduce pollution. Their trading position has&#8230; …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 17undermine — v.tr. 1 injure (a person, reputation, influence, etc.) by secret or insidious means. 2 weaken, injure, or wear out (health etc.) imperceptibly or insidiously. 3 wear away the base or foundation of (rivers undermine their banks). 4 make a mine or&#8230; …

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  • 18Undermine (Transformers) — Undermine is the name of a fictional character in the Transformers universes. Transformers character name =Undermine japanname =Dino Shout caption =Undermine toy affiliation =Decepticon subgroup =Scouts rank =6 function =Assault combatant partner …

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  • 19undermine one's belief — index deter, impugn Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 20Undermine Records — Infobox Company company name = Undermine Records company foundation = New York City (2005) revenue = Unknown Employees = Unknown homepage = http://www.underminerecords.com/ | www.underminerecords.com] Undermine Records is an American independent&#8230; …

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