undermining (Meaning)

undermining

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

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undermining Sentence Examples

  1. The constant criticism was undermining her confidence in her abilities.
  2. The biased media was undermining the public's trust in the political system.
  3. Internal divisions were undermining the stability of the organization.
  4. The opposition's tactics were undermining the government's agenda.
  5. His actions were undermining his own credibility.
  6. The lack of support was undermining the team's morale.
  7. The economic crisis was undermining the foundations of society.
  8. The spreading rumors were undermining the reputation of the company.
  9. The virus was undermining the immune system, making the body vulnerable.
  10. The constant noise and distractions were undermining her concentration.

FAQs About the word undermining

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

erosion,corrosion, decomposition, disintegration, breakdown, attrition,waste, decay, dissolution

increase,gain, buildup,

The constant criticism was undermining her confidence in her abilities.

The biased media was undermining the public's trust in the political system.

Internal divisions were undermining the stability of the organization.

The opposition's tactics were undermining the government's agenda.