verb🔗ShareSocavar, minarTo 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. "Sus constantes críticas estaban socavando su confianza en su capacidad para hacer el trabajo.militarybuildingwargeologyarchitectureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSocavar, debilitarTo weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage."The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies."Los esfuerzos de guerra se vieron socavados por las constantes disputas entre los aliados.actionbusinesspoliticsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSocavar, minarTo 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. "La fuerte lluvia estaba socavando los cimientos de la casa vieja.geologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSocavación, debilitamientoThe act or process by which something is undermined."The constant criticizing of his work was an act of undermining, eventually leading to his resignation. "La crítica constante a su trabajo fue un acto de socavación, que finalmente condujo a su renuncia.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading