verb🔗ShareUntergraben, unterhöhlenTo dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap."His constant criticism was undermining her confidence in her ability to do the job. "Seine ständige Kritik untergrub ihr Vertrauen in ihre Fähigkeit, die Arbeit zu erledigen.militarybuildingwargeologyarchitectureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUntergraben, schwächenTo weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage."The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies."Die Kriegsanstrengungen wurden durch das ständige Gezänk zwischen den Verbündeten untergraben.actionbusinesspoliticsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAushöhlen, untergrabenTo erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water."The heavy rain was undermining the foundation of the old house. "Der starke Regen untergrub das Fundament des alten Hauses.geologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUntergrabung, AushöhlungThe act or process by which something is undermined."The constant criticizing of his work was an act of undermining, eventually leading to his resignation. "Die ständige Kritik an seiner Arbeit war eine Untergrabung, die schließlich zu seinem Rücktritt führte.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
