undermine
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“The latest attacks further undermine hopes that the April ceasefire can be restored and raise the risk of prolonged disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz,” the analysts add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The moves inflamed concerns the network's leadership would undermine independent journalism at the US's longest-running and highest-rated news programme.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The ruling said the court not exercising its powers in the case would send out the wrong signal to other public bodies, undermine the authority of the commissioner, and subvert the rule of law.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Braun sought to undermine testimony by Clayton that Erickson told him in a phone call that he saw, in his rearview mirror, Grossman hit the boys.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
To that end, one must know the enemy’s purpose before adopting a strategy to undermine it.
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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