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Meaning of undermining
The primary meaning of the word "undermining" is to weaken or damage something, often in a secret or indirect way.
Etymology of undermining
The word "undermining" comes from the Old English words "under" (meaning "below" or "beneath") and "minan" (meaning "to dig" or "to undermine"), with the prefix "under-" added to indicate a sense of removal or destruction from beneath
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of digging tunnels or mines under enemy fortifications or buildings to weaken or destroy them
Synonyms
sabotaging
subverting
weakening
eroding
compromising
undermining
damaging
hurting
hindering
obstructing
impeding
thwarting
foiling
countering
opposing
resisting
combating
countervailing
offsetting
neutralizing
invalidating
discrediting
debunking
disparaging
denigrating
degrading
demeaning
disparaging
belittling
minimizing
reducing
lessening
decreasing
diminishing
devaluing
depreciating
debasing
degrading
Definitions
- To weaken or damage something, especially in a secret or indirect way
- * To remove the foundation or support from under something, causing it to collapse or be weakened
Usage Examples
- The company's financial troubles were undermining its ability to compete in the market
- * The politician's scandal was undermining the public's trust in the government
- * The erosion of the coastline was undermining the foundation of the nearby buildings
Antonyms
supporting
strengthening
reinforcing
bolstering
fortifying
enhancing
boosting
uplifting
encouraging
helping
assisting
aiding
promoting
advancing
progressing
improving
upgrading
amplifying
intensifying
increasing
augmenting
expanding
broadening
deepening