Шукати
to undermine
01
підривати, ослаблювати
to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone
Transitive: to undermine power or intensity of something
Example
The constant negativity of the supervisor undermined the team 's enthusiasm.
The economic downturn severely undermined the company 's financial stability.
Constant criticism can undermine a person 's self-confidence.
02
підривати, заглиблювати
to dig or make a hollow space beneath a structure or surface
Transitive: to undermine a structure or part of land
Example
Burrowing animals can undermine a garden, creating hidden tunnels and holes.
Over time, the river managed to undermine sections of the cliff, causing rockfalls.
The construction crew had to be careful not to undermine the walls when digging the basement.
Приклад
The constant negativity of the supervisor undermined the team's enthusiasm.
The economic downturn severely undermined the company's financial stability.
Constant criticism can undermine a person's self-confidence.
Skipping maintenance checks might undermine the long-term reliability of the equipment.
Ignoring safety protocols can undermine the integrity of a project.
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