undermines

Meanings

• verb

  To weaken or damage something by subtle means, often causing it to collapse or fail.

  - "The constant criticism undermines her self-confidence."
  - "The company's poor financial performance undermines its credibility."

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Antonyms

undergird

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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. Undermines is a term used in various industries, including construction and mining.

2. The word 'undermine' is also used in the context of military strategy.

3. Undermines is an anagram of 'mined under'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sabotage: Refers to deliberate acts aimed at weakening, harming, or destroying something or someone.

2. Subterfuge: The use of deceit, trickery, or disguise to achieve one's objectives.

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Culture

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Undermines has been used in various literary works to describe characters or situations that are deceitful or harmful behind the scenes. In art, it can symbolize the idea of subversion or hidden meanings.

How to Memorize "undermines"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a foundation or structure being gradually weakened and eventually collapsing.

2. associate
   

   - Link the word with 'subtle' or 'deceitful' actions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'undermines' as 'under' + 'mines', which means 'digging under' and 'damaging'.

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