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to undermine
01
to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone
Transitive: to undermine power or intensity of something
02
to dig or make a hollow space beneath a structure or surface
Transitive: to undermine a structure or part of land
undermine
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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.
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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