undermines (Meaning)
undermines
to wash away supporting material from under, to weaken or ruin secretly or gradually, to weaken or ruin by degrees, to dig out or wear away the earth beneath, to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly, to excavate the earth beneath
Synonyms & Antonyms of undermines
Synonyms:
- tears down
- gums (up)
- desolates
- mutilates
- smashes
- botches
- lames
- blemishes
- decimates
- mangles
- torments
- breaks
- dents
- crushes
- clobbers
- bashes
- maims
- annihilates
- wears (away)
- wipes out
- totals
- wastes
- razes
- queers
- dints
- lacerates
- wounds
- blights
- tortures
- bloodies
- pulverizes
- washes out
- hamstrings
- ruins
- endamages
- disables
- scours
- crabs
- wrecks
- dings
- devastates
- demolishes
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word undermines
to wash away supporting material from under, to weaken or ruin secretly or gradually, to weaken or ruin by degrees, to dig out or wear away the earth beneath, t
weakens, impairs, erodes, damages, enervates, flaws, crosses (up), disfigures, enfeebles, spoils
revises, enhances, cures, remedies, heals, rehabilitates, rectifies, improves,helps, reconstructs
The politician's reckless statements undermined public trust in the government.
Constant criticism can undermine a person's confidence and self-esteem.
The company's questionable business practices undermined its credibility and reputation.
The student's lack of preparation undermined their chances of succeeding on the exam.
