Canadian French Meaning of undermine

saper

Other Canadian French words related to saper

Definitions and Meaning of undermine in English

Wordnet

undermine (v)

destroy property or hinder normal operations

hollow out as if making a cave or opening

Webster

undermine (v. t.)

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 undermine a wall.

Fig.: To remove the foundation or support of by clandestine means; to ruin in an underhand way; as, to undermine reputation; to undermine the constitution of the state.

FAQs About the word undermine

saper

destroy property or hinder normal operations, hollow out as if making a cave or openingTo excavate the earth beneath, or the part of, especially for the purpose

compromis,dommage,éroder,dégrader,affaiblir,infirme,Abimer,se détériorer,défigurer,énerver

remède,améliorer,guérir,aide,améliorer,rectifier,réhabiliter,remède,réviser,améliorer

undermentioned => susmentionné, undermeal => sous-repas, undermatch => inférieur, undermaster => sous-directeur, undermasted => Sous-gréé,