undermine

language: ru

definitions

  1. verb
    to weaken or damage the foundation of something; to gradually destroy or impair
    ru: ослаблять; подрывать
  2. verb
    to attack or weaken gradually from below or within
    ru: атаковать или ослаблять снизу

examples

  1. The scandal undermined his reputation.

    Скандал ослабил его репутацию.

  2. Rumors undermined the team's morale.

    Слухи подорвали моральный дух команды.