undermine
Intermediate/ˌʌn.dərˈmaɪn/
- verb
- To weaken or sabotage someone or something, especially gradually or insidiously
undermine in a sentence
- “The constant criticism began to undermine her confidence.”
- “She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss.”
- “The events of the past year may undermine people's confidence in the government.”
What does “undermine” mean?
undermine (verb) means to weaken or sabotage someone or something, especially gradually or insidiously. It is pronounced /ˌʌn.dərˈmaɪn/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "undermine" mean?
- undermine (verb) means: To weaken or sabotage someone or something, especially gradually or insidiously
- How do you pronounce "undermine"?
- "undermine" is pronounced /ˌʌn.dərˈmaɪn/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "undermine" in a sentence?
- Here is "undermine" used in a sentence: The constant criticism began to undermine her confidence.
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