- present tense form of undermine (3rd person singular).
undermines
Example Sentences
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For me, it certainly undermines Mr. Mamdani’s credibility as a politician.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
It is the deal that counts, not the values it promotes or undermines.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
The petition claimed the arboretum's name change "undermines its rich heritage and the deep emotional connections many have with it".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Stern: He wrote that Bostock supports, not undermines, the court’s conclusion in the latest trans cases, because in Bostock, everyone agreed that adverse actions against the employees was discrimination, right?
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
This ‘nothing’ is important because it undermines the standard account of the origins of experimental science.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
