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undermine

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

  2. To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.

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

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

Antonymsundergird

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