undermine
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There is a silver lining to the bond selloff: The rise in yields reflects some confidence in the economy—even if it could eventually undermine that outlook by lifting borrowing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
She voiced concern his sharing of AI videos could actively undermine his campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
But Rayner, her allies say, did not want to overshadow the King's speech or undermine the announcement of new legislation she had helped with while a minister.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
On May 5, Rubio attended a conference at the military’s Southern Command in Miami, where he and military leaders discussed “efforts to counter threats that undermine security, stability and democracy in our hemisphere.”
From Salon • May 12, 2026
No matter what the authorities did, the volunteers could not retaliate, otherwise they would undermine the value of the entire enterprise.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing undermine
The Crucible
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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Grade 9, List 2
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