undermine
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Some finance ministers, central bankers and financiers have since expressed serious concerns about it, fearing the model could undermine the security of financial systems.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Successfully prosecuted cases of the most egregious offenders are a deterrent, and when government resources to enforce the laws are weakened, “it has to undermine confidence in the tax system.”
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Trade deals with other countries “must not undermine the EU’s bilateral agreements,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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
She was afraid that if I called her Aunt Addie I would undermine the morale of the students.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
Vocabulary lists containing undermine
The Crucible
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Grade 9, List 2
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