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undermined

[ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd]

undermined Definition

  • 1eroded the base or foundation of something
  • 2lessened the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something

Using undermined: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "undermined" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The constant rain undermined the stability of the hillside.

  • Example

    The scandal undermined the politician's credibility.

  • Example

    The company's profits were undermined by poor management decisions.

undermined Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for undermined

Antonyms for undermined

Phrases with undermined

  • undermine someone's authority

    to weaken or diminish someone's power or influence

    Example

    The constant criticism from his colleagues undermined his authority as a manager.

  • undermine someone's confidence

    to make someone feel less confident or self-assured

    Example

    The negative feedback from her boss undermined her confidence in her abilities.

  • undermine the system

    to subvert or weaken the established rules or procedures of a system

    Example

    The hacker attempted to undermine the security system of the company's website.

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Summary: undermined in Brief

The verb 'undermined' [ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd] means to erode the base or foundation of something or to lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something. It can be used in phrases like 'undermine someone's authority' or 'undermine someone's confidence.' The term is often used in formal contexts and has synonyms like 'weakened' and 'subverted.'