verb🔗ShareMiner, saperTo 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. "Ses critiques constantes minaient sa confiance en sa capacité à faire le travail.militarybuildingwargeologyarchitectureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaper, affaiblirTo weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage."The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies."Les efforts de guerre ont été sapés par les querelles constantes entre les alliés.actionbusinesspoliticsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaper, minerTo 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 forte pluie sapait les fondations de la vieille maison.geologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSaper, affaiblissementThe act or process by which something is undermined."The constant criticizing of his work was an act of undermining, eventually leading to his resignation. "Les critiques constantes de son travail étaient un acte de sape, menant finalement à sa démission.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
