- present tense form of undermine (3rd person singular).
undermines
Example Sentences
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Truly creative and inspiring art undermines that goal, because it provokes responses like empathy and critical thinking in audiences — which gets in the way of authoritarian domination.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
“An outbreak like this totally undermines that message.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Turk said the lack of transparency and clarity surrounding the circumstances of the deaths undermines accountability.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
"It hurts not only our historical memory. It also undermines the trust built up over the years and in recent months," he added.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
This ‘nothing’ is important because it undermines the standard account of the origins of experimental science.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
