undermine
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“The latest attacks further undermine hopes that the April ceasefire can be restored and raise the risk of prolonged disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz,” the analysts add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It’s Didion’s ability to undermine — to slip a blade between the ribs — in a single sentence that has always thrilled the critic in me.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The justice secretary added he could not go into detail on the case because it would "undermine the discussions that we're having with the Iranians".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The holiday apartment sector, meanwhile, has pointed to a report by PwC on the Barcelona licence-revocation plan, warning it could undermine the city's competitiveness and cause the loss of thousands of jobs.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“To discredit someone means to undermine them,” she says.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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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