undermined

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English

Definitions

verb

To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.“The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies.”
To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.

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Synonyms

affected aggrieved begun beset blunted breached breaches broken buffeted challenged circumvented committed compromise compromised constrained corrupted

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Associated

credibility morale legitimacy confidence sovereignty integrity effectiveness collapsed foundations stability efforts authority

Rhymes

refined kind confined opined inclined mind unrefined intertwined grind streamlined

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