undermining
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In movies of the era, female higher-ups are often depicted as undermining or feeling threatened by junior women.
"These attacks must stop," they added, saying they risked undermining plans to end the Gaza war and prospects for long-term peace.
From Barron's
At a recent private meeting, some executives told the New York Fed they worry using the facility would carry a stigma, undermining the tool’s purpose as volatility increases.
Gen. Anwar Rajab, adding that his forces could handle security and that Israel was undermining their authority with its actions.
From Los Angeles Times
Critics warn that the present partisan rhetoric could shake public trust in courts by undermining the institutional legitimacy of the criminal justice system.
From Reuters
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
