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undermine

[uhn-der-mahyn, uhn-der-mahyn] / ˌʌn dərˈmaɪn, ˈʌn dərˌmaɪn /


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"The suggestion that books or resources acknowledging LGBTQ+ people somehow undermine neutrality is both misleading and dangerous," it added.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"The public should have trust in healthcare professionals and if you express political opinions, it can undermine that trust," she said.

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

Buyout firms are starting to explore ways to invest in legal-services companies, and many lawyers and lawmakers are concerned that this money could undermine the relationship between lawyers and their clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

They not only fuzz up a writer’s prose but can undermine his intent.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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