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undermines

VERB

weaken

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist build construct create encourage fix help relieve strengthen support

STRONG

fill

Example Sentences

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"It completely undermines the uniformity of the labeling."

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

A government spokesperson said: "Fuel theft undermines businesses and their workers. These thieves must face the full force of the law."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

That unfairly undermines TV owners’ leverage in ad sales, damaging their valuations over time, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Beyond the dubious and prejudicial methodology, the poll was conducted online, which further undermines its trustworthiness.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

The fact that I can’t stop my knees from bouncing undermines any sense of control, though.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman