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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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maIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
undermines, undermining, undermined |
definition 1: |
to weaken the foundations of.
The dike is being undermined by water.- synonyms:
- undercut
- antonyms:
- reinforce
- similar words:
- erode, scupper
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definition 2: |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy.
Her mother-in-law undermined her relationship with her husband.The rumors undermined the candidate's credibility.- synonyms:
- sap, undercut
- antonyms:
- bolster, strengthen
- similar words:
- damage, destroy, erode, foil, frustrate, impair, mine, ruin, sabotage, scotch, subvert, thwart, weaken
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related words: |
kill, reflect, vitiate |
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derivation: |
underminer (n.) |
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