undermine

Definition for undermine

verb as in weaken

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erode, frustrate, hurt, impair, ruin, sabotage, sap, subvert, threaten, thwart, torpedo, undercut, weaken, wreck

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attenuate, corrode, cripple, debilitate, dig, disable, enfeeble, excavate, foil, mine, sandbag, soften, tunnel, wear

Weak matches

clip one's wings, dig out, eat away, hollow out, knock the bottom out of, poke full of holes, whittle away

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The systems that support and guarantee our health are being defunded or otherwise undermined.

From Salon

Last year the European Union sanctioned him for "supporting actions and policies that undermine the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine."

From BBC

He feels if he bows to pressure it will undermine him in the eyes of his players.

From BBC

"If we have a situation where segregation is undermined to such an extent that you have away fans in home areas, there is potential for an incident to occur."

From BBC

Around the world, autocrats have recognized the power of comedians to puncture preferred narratives, undermine authority and stoke dissent.

From Los Angeles Times

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