undermine

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In that case, the crisis raises inflation across developing Asia and dampens gross domestic product growth in energy-importing economies this year, but doesn’t materially undermine the region’s resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The U.S. military struck Iraq’s electrical infrastructure during the 1991 Persian Gulf War to undermine the adversary’s ability to command its forces and operate its air defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

On balance, I think it’s critically important that inside information is addressed thoroughly and comprehensively to support confidence rather than undermine it.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

He went on to say the lights could become "a source of annoyance to people" and "harmful to wildlife", and added that he felt they could "undermine enjoyment of the countryside or the night sky".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Failing a quiz did nothing to undermine my new devotion to an old creed, but a lecture on Western art did.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover