undermine

language: de

definitions

  1. verb
    to weaken or damage the foundation of something; to gradually destroy or impair
    de: schwächen; untergraben
  2. verb
    to attack or weaken gradually from below or within
    de: von unten oder innen angreifen

examples

  1. The scandal undermined his reputation.

    Der Skandal untergrub seinen Ruf.

  2. Rumors undermined the team's morale.

    Gerüchte untergruben die Moral des Teams.