verb🔗ShareTo 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. "militarybuildingwargeologyarchitectureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage."The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies."actionbusinesspoliticsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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. "geologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act or process by which something is undermined."The constant criticizing of his work was an act of undermining, eventually leading to his resignation. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
