as in weakened
to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss. The events of the past year have undermined people's confidence in the government.
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Recent Examples of undermined
Ironically enough, in passing over Alabama the committee inadvertently undermined the spending power of one of college football’s most storied programs.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Had the committee excluded the Mustangs following their loss to Clemson in the ACC championship — on a walk-off field goal, no less — the decision would have undermined the credibility of conference title games.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, the Republican legislature decided that the notion of a peaceful transfer of power could be best undermined by being peaceful but by also transferring less power.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Even though she is undermined by her overprotective mother’s worries stemming from the looming insecurity of the family’s legal status and societal discrimination, Gabriela’s passionate tenacity sets her on a journey toward self-discovery.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Fear and uncertainty have undermined well-being, engagement and workplace performance for as long as workplaces have existed.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Netflix argued that the disclosure undermined her invasion of privacy claim.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
This shows how even the most sophisticated security frameworks can be undermined by a single uninformed click.
—Amarandhar Kotha, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The sudden drop in profitability for Aetna’s Medicare Advantage arm further undermined the ambition plan to meld the two businesses.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Had the committee excluded the Mustangs following their loss to Clemson in the ACC championship — on a walk-off field goal, no less — the decision would have undermined the credibility of conference title games.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, the Republican legislature decided that the notion of a peaceful transfer of power could be best undermined by being peaceful but by also transferring less power.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Even though she is undermined by her overprotective mother’s worries stemming from the looming insecurity of the family’s legal status and societal discrimination, Gabriela’s passionate tenacity sets her on a journey toward self-discovery.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Fear and uncertainty have undermined well-being, engagement and workplace performance for as long as workplaces have existed.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Netflix argued that the disclosure undermined her invasion of privacy claim.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
This shows how even the most sophisticated security frameworks can be undermined by a single uninformed click.
—Amarandhar Kotha, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The sudden drop in profitability for Aetna’s Medicare Advantage arm further undermined the ambition plan to meld the two businesses.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undermined
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With Assad gone and Iran weakened, new commercial routes, reconstruction opportunities, and trade corridors beckon.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His party holds a commanding majority in El Salvador's and with his opponents politically weakened, there's little standing in the way of his mining agenda.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s once-stable role has visibly eroded, while Iran is almost out of the picture, its influence waning under shifting dynamics.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For Iran, losing Assad as an ally has further eroded its influence — especially after Israel's war against its regional proxies Hamas and Hezbollah.Scott Neuman, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kenneth Stewart, 64, was arrested at the scene and charged with driving while ability impaired, Newsday reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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For more severe hearing loss, our top hearing aid pick offers advanced technology tailored for the hearing-impaired.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Each study might involve a handful of devices, often pre-selected because they were already suspected of being compromised.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite the speculation, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions squashed any rumors that the Tyson fight was compromised in any way.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Conditions had deteriorated overnight when the roof of a nearby mine collapsed.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Despite their durability, early diamond bits often deteriorated quickly under the severe conditions of geothermal sites—hot, hard rock and high temperatures posed substantial challenges.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
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