undermine

language: en

definitions

  1. verb
    to weaken or damage the foundation of something; to gradually destroy or impair
    en: to weaken or damage the foundation of something; to gradually destroy or impair
  2. verb
    to attack or weaken gradually from below or within
    en: to attack or weaken gradually from below or within

examples

  1. The scandal undermined his reputation.

    The scandal undermined his reputation.

  2. Rumors undermined the team's morale.

    Rumors undermined the team's morale.