undermine

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The coalition, a partnership dating back to the 1940s, has twice split and reunited under her leadership, further undermining her tenure.

From BBC

Tuesday’s delayed retail-sales data for December undermined expectations for economic growth, leading to an extended rally in U.S. government debt.

From MarketWatch

The Cabinet Office is not expected to publish any documents soon, with police warning the government not to release files which could undermine its investigation.

From BBC

If he did that would undermine his own credibility.

From BBC

"We demand his immediate release," Machado said, alleging that his detention undermined promises to end decades of repression and one-party rule, but still asserting her determination to return to Venezuela.

From Barron's