undermine
Example Sentences
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It’s Didion’s ability to undermine — to slip a blade between the ribs — in a single sentence that has always thrilled the critic in me.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The justice secretary added he could not go into detail on the case because it would "undermine the discussions that we're having with the Iranians".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 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
"Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is a vital operational and logistical hub that supports US military efforts to counter threats that undermine security, stability and democracy in our hemisphere," US Southern Command said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
The Nazis call these leaflets enemy propaganda, designed to undermine German morale.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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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