as in weakens
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 undermines
But such tweakings risk promoting one-size-fits-all care that undermines patient outcomes.
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Peter Ubel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Heeding such distractions undermines investment managers essential social responsibility to the detriment of retirees and broader prosperity.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Critics say the reform undermines checks and balances.
—Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Turning the workplace into a zero-sum game undermines workers, erodes culture and damages productivity.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The International Food Additives Council, a trade organization, said in a statement that state-specific legislation such as the California School Food Safety Act undermines the FDA.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
As a result, many units operate with outdated equipment, which undermines the effectiveness of missions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2024
Instead, the execution of processing without or before the deployment of appropriate mitigations or privacy controls undermines a subject’s privacy protection.
—Nick Dedeke, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2024
Peter Ubel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Heeding such distractions undermines investment managers essential social responsibility to the detriment of retirees and broader prosperity.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Critics say the reform undermines checks and balances.
—Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Turning the workplace into a zero-sum game undermines workers, erodes culture and damages productivity.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The International Food Additives Council, a trade organization, said in a statement that state-specific legislation such as the California School Food Safety Act undermines the FDA.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
As a result, many units operate with outdated equipment, which undermines the effectiveness of missions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2024
Instead, the execution of processing without or before the deployment of appropriate mitigations or privacy controls undermines a subject’s privacy protection.
—Nick Dedeke, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undermines
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This detachment not only affects how individuals respond to disasters but also weakens the overall collective response.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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A student can attempt the course without the pressure of immediate feedback or the potential to fall behind, which weakens the signal of their willingness to take on challenges.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This kind of emotional manipulation erodes trust over time, leaving employees feeling confused, isolated, and trapped.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Toxic emotional intelligence erodes trust, stifles creativity, and damages employee morale.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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This damage impairs nutrient absorption, which can lead to major vitamin and nutritional deficiencies.Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Severe reactions include anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that impairs breathing.Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Undermines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undermines. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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