English dictionary

undermine

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

destroy property or hinder normal operations

verb.social

Synonyms counteract countermine sabotage subvert weaken

Source: WordNet 3.0
hollow out as if making a cave or opening

verb.contact

Synonyms cave

Source: WordNet 3.0
To excavate the earth beneath, or the part of, especially for the purpose of causing to fall or be overthrown; to form a mine under; to sap; as, to <i>undermine</i> a wall.

verb

Source: webster1913