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undermined

[uhn-der-mahynd, uhn-der-mahynd] / ˌʌn dərˈmaɪnd, ˈʌn dərˌmaɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
dysfunctional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flawed
WEAK
broken debilitated decayed defective deteriorated inhibited maladjusted malfunctional sick unfit wounded
ADJECTIVE
enervated
Synonyms
STRONG
debilitated deteriorated devitalized enfeebled fatigued incapacitated languishing limp paralyzed prostrate prostrated sapped spent tired unnerved vitiated weakened
WEAK
done in feeble gone to seed lackadaisical languid languorous listless on the ropes out of condition out of gas out of shape run down rusty soft spiritless washed out weak
Antonyms
STRONG
active energized invigorated refreshed straight strong
WEAK
activated animated enthusiastic lively strengthened

Example Sentences

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Platt moved to fire Lyons “given his view that the current co-CEO undermined his authority,” according to the filing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“They’ve undermined the functioning of the courthouse by behaving that way,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Critics argued the changes undermined the organization’s journalistic mission and weakened a key instrument of U.S. global media influence.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Hobrough said the actions of the former officers "brought shame to our organisation and have undermined public trust".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

These two scandals coming together undermined the credibility of the government and strengthened our hand.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.