undermine
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Economists warn that, in the long run, higher federal debt will drive up interest rates, including on mortgages, car loans and credit cards, and will undermine private investment by soaking up capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
"We expect that the Israeli authorities will respect Ukraine and refrain from actions that undermine our bilateral relations," he added.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Failure to do so would "open the door for crippling liability and undermine the interest of farmers who depend on federally registered pesticides for their livelihood," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
But that doesn’t diminish Ms. Cain’s courage in sharing her vulnerabilities or undermine her call for dramatic reform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Like one who digs a tunnel beneath a fortress, I would undermine his revenge, not aid it.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing undermine
The Crucible
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Grade 9, List 2
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