undermine
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In that case, the crisis raises inflation across developing Asia and dampens gross domestic product growth in energy-importing economies this year, but doesn’t materially undermine the region’s resilience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Successfully prosecuted cases of the most egregious offenders are a deterrent, and when government resources to enforce the laws are weakened, “it has to undermine confidence in the tax system.”
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Now rulings by courts, the provincial government and Ottawa may undermine the sanctity of their contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
He went on to say the lights could become "a source of annoyance to people" and "harmful to wildlife", and added that he felt they could "undermine enjoyment of the countryside or the night sky".
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
She would be lonely and prey for people who sought to undermine her under the guise of being her friends.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing undermine
The Crucible
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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Grade 9, List 2
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