Definitions

undermined

[uhn-der-mahynd, uhn-der-mahynd] / ˌʌn dərˈmaɪnd, ˈʌn dərˌmaɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

dysfunctional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flawed

WEAK

broken debilitated decayed defective deteriorated inhibited maladjusted malfunctional sick unfit wounded

ADJECTIVE

enervated

Synonyms

STRONG

debilitated deteriorated devitalized enfeebled fatigued incapacitated languishing limp paralyzed prostrate prostrated sapped spent tired unnerved vitiated weakened

WEAK

done in feeble gone to seed lackadaisical languid languorous listless on the ropes out of condition out of gas out of shape run down rusty soft spiritless washed out weak

Antonyms

STRONG

active energized invigorated refreshed straight strong

WEAK

activated animated enthusiastic lively strengthened

Example Sentences

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The Founders worried that the U.S. could be undermined by a powerful standing army.

From The Wall Street Journal

On this evidence, even moreso against these opponents, this flawed City showed they can be got at and undermined in a manner that does not give confidence they will overhaul Arsenal.

From BBC

The surge in inflation substantially raised the cost of living for citizens and undermined business planning.

From The Wall Street Journal

President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest bombardment undermined peace efforts and urged his allies to step up pressure on Moscow to end the war, which is grinding towards its fourth-year anniversary.

From Barron's

These actions undermined the slaveholders’ power, destabilized systems of slavery and, in some cases, hastened the enactment of emancipatory laws.

From The Wall Street Journal

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