Associations to the word «Undermine»
Noun
- Neutrality
- Dictatorship
- Imf
- Nasser
- Criticism
- Efficacy
- Claim
- Sap
- Clergy
- Stance
- Coercion
- Emergence
- Military
- Notion
- Economy
- Disarmament
- Reputation
- Inconsistency
- Tactic
- Protestantism
- Reliability
- Faction
- Papacy
- Proponent
- Denial
- Smear
- Dependence
- Scandal
- Seek
- Bismarck
- Foundation
- Rejection
- Transparency
- Enlightenment
- Prosecution
- Inequality
- Expose
- Cia
- Anarchy
- Religious
- Freedom
- Aristocracy
- Veto
- Subsidy
- Campaigning
- Reform
- Superstition
- Excess
- Shortage
- Famine
- Cartel
- Breach
- Insurgency
- Paradox
- Productivity
- Violence
- Nationalist
- Coup
- Rousseau
- Compromise
- Censor
- Esteem
- Scrutiny
- Concern
Adjective
Wiktionary
UNDERMINE, verb. To dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
UNDERMINE, verb. (figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]
Dictionary definition
UNDERMINE, verb. Destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war".
UNDERMINE, verb. Hollow out as if making a cave or opening; "The river was caving the banks".
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