undermine
Example Sentences
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The Founders worried that the U.S. could be undermined by a powerful standing army.
It could thus hit the eurozone economy at a time growth was starting to get back on track, potentially undermining efforts to close the gap with China and the United States.
From Barron's
On this evidence, even moreso against these opponents, this flawed City showed they can be got at and undermined in a manner that does not give confidence they will overhaul Arsenal.
From BBC
Ms. Schake rightly warns that this practice undermines their long-term interest in political supremacy over the military.
“I think it undermines the credibility of the justice system.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
