undermine
Example Sentences
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The national currency, the rial, has lost more than a third of its value against the US dollar over the past year, while double-digit hyperinflation has been undermining Iranians' purchasing power for years.
From Barron's
The Philippines' defence department said Wednesday it was "deeply concerned" over Chinese drills around Taiwan that threatened to "undermine regional peace and stability".
From Barron's
The members then went public with their grievances, alleging the company had deliberately undermined their careers.
From Barron's
“The order was not sought to undermine transparency,” the department added.
From Los Angeles Times
The drop in the currency is a particular sore spot, undermining people’s savings and raising costs.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
