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undermine
verb
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
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/ʌndəˈmaɪn/
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verb
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.
“The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies.”
To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.
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The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies.
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