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undermining

verb

Meaning

  1. To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
  2. To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.
  3. To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.
  4. The act or process by which something is undermined.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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