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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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But that argument is undermined by the short-term responses of Treasury rates in the closest analogous crisis: the 1973 embargo on oil shipments to the U.S. by the petroleum-exporting countries in the Middle East.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Chief trial counsel George Cardona said the three cases demonstrate how justice is undermined when attorneys fail to confirm the accuracy of their submissions to the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Lai said in a Facebook post on Friday that "China's... military threats in and around the Taiwan Strait and the island chain have severely undermined regional peace and stability".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Buyer confidence in Gulf supply has also been undermined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

These two scandals coming together undermined the credibility of the government and strengthened our hand.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela