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undermines

VERB

weaken

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunt erode frustrate hurt impair ruin sabotage sap subvert threaten thwart torpedo undercut wreck

STRONG

attenuate corrode debilitate dig enfeeble excavate foil mine sandbag soften tunnel wear

WEAK

clip one's wings dig out eat away hollow out knock the bottom out of poke full of holes whittle away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist build construct create encourage fix help relieve strengthen support

STRONG

fill

Example Sentences

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“This kind of abuse undermines trust, drains critical resources, and threatens care for those who truly depend on it,” the AG said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"Such conduct undermines the dignity and rights of law-abiding citizens," the ministry said in a statement released on Thursday.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

That undermines investors thinking about investing in this great, big American economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Beyond the dubious and prejudicial methodology, the poll was conducted online, which further undermines its trustworthiness.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

A man from New Jersey wrote that fake news undermines “the prestige of the radio as a dispenser of news.”

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow