undermined

Meanings

• Verb

  To weaken or destroy the foundation or support of something.

• Verb

  To cause someone or something to feel uncertain or insecure.

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Antonyms

undergird

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with undermined
undermined , confined , constrained , defined

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Variants

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undermine , undermined , undermines , undermining

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to dig under' or 'to mine under'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'undermined' is often used in mining to describe the process of digging under a mountain or hill to extract resources.

2. The word 'undermined' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Destabilization: The process of weakening or removing the foundation or support of something, leading to instability or collapse.

2. Betrayal: The act of causing someone to lose trust or confidence, often by deceit or manipulation.

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Culture

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The term 'undermined' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict themes of betrayal, instability, and weakness. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello', the main character is 'undermined' by his jealousy and manipulation by Iago.

How to Memorize "undermined"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a house with a weak foundation. Visualize the cracks in the walls and the sinking feeling as the house begins to collapse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'undermined' with the feeling of uncertainty and instability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Under Mining' to help remember the definition of the word.

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