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undermining

/ˌʌndərˈmaɪnɪŋ/

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verb

Untergraben, unterhöhlen

To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Untergraben, schwächen

To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.

Examples :

"The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies."

Die Kriegsanstrengungen wurden durch das ständige Gezänk zwischen den Verbündeten untergraben.

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verb

Aushöhlen, untergraben

To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.

Examples :

"The heavy rain was undermining the foundation of the old house. "

Der starke Regen untergrub das Fundament des alten Hauses.

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noun

Untergrabung, Aushöhlung

The act or process by which something is undermined.

Examples :

"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.