undermined

[uhn-der-mahynd, uhn-der-mahynd] / ˌʌn dərˈmaɪnd, ˈʌn dərˌmaɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

dysfunctional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flawed

WEAK

broken debilitated decayed defective deteriorated inhibited maladjusted malfunctional sick unfit wounded

ADJECTIVE

enervated

Synonyms

STRONG

debilitated deteriorated devitalized enfeebled fatigued incapacitated languishing limp paralyzed prostrate prostrated sapped spent tired unnerved vitiated weakened

WEAK

done in feeble gone to seed lackadaisical languid languorous listless on the ropes out of condition out of gas out of shape run down rusty soft spiritless washed out weak

Antonyms

STRONG

active energized invigorated refreshed straight strong

WEAK

activated animated enthusiastic lively strengthened

Example Sentences

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest bombardment undermined peace efforts and urged his allies to step up pressure on Moscow to end the war, which is grinding towards its fourth-year anniversary.

From Barron's

These actions undermined the slaveholders’ power, destabilized systems of slavery and, in some cases, hastened the enactment of emancipatory laws.

From The Wall Street Journal

The voices, and there were plenty, who cautioned against United repeating what happened in 2018-19 are having their argument undermined in front of their eyes.

From BBC

It said that even if he had wanted to benefit students, his actions undermined the integrity of the assessment system, his motivation was "misguided" and he had tried to cover up his actions.

From BBC

Robertson claimed last year that his authority had been undermined, telling the New Zealand Herald that his assistant, Scott Hansen, "effectively operates in the role most would recognise as the head coach".

From Barron's

undermined

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