as in erosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction
the view that the constant mudslinging and negative campaigning contributes to the undermining of the public's faith in politics and government
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as in weakening
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 undermining
Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The decision to label all alcohol consumption as unsafe could have far-reaching implications, potentially alienating a significant portion of the population and undermining public trust in health guidelines.
—Rebecca Styn, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Easterly said those efforts are primarily aimed at sowing discord among Americans and undermining faith in the security of the nation’s elections.
—Christina A. Cassidy and Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, Newsom keeps undermining rooftop solar rather than helping Californians do their part.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
But rather than undermining our belief in Disney’s magic, Weis’ book inspires appreciation for the many people who have given so much to create it.
—Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024
To avoid such allegations from undermining the enforceability of the arbitration proceedings, Goodell has regularly appointed a neutral or near-neutral arbitrator to hear high-profile disputes.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Without structured reflection and follow-up, the insights gained can easily be lost, undermining the entire exercise.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
However, rising costs and student debt are undermining the value of some of these degrees.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
This imbalance prevents any bylaw changes to rein in abuses or limit the use of property, undermining the quality of life of those full-time residents and transforming the nature of the neighborhood.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The decision to label all alcohol consumption as unsafe could have far-reaching implications, potentially alienating a significant portion of the population and undermining public trust in health guidelines.
—Rebecca Styn, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Easterly said those efforts are primarily aimed at sowing discord among Americans and undermining faith in the security of the nation’s elections.
—Christina A. Cassidy and Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, Newsom keeps undermining rooftop solar rather than helping Californians do their part.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
But rather than undermining our belief in Disney’s magic, Weis’ book inspires appreciation for the many people who have given so much to create it.
—Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024
To avoid such allegations from undermining the enforceability of the arbitration proceedings, Goodell has regularly appointed a neutral or near-neutral arbitrator to hear high-profile disputes.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Without structured reflection and follow-up, the insights gained can easily be lost, undermining the entire exercise.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
However, rising costs and student debt are undermining the value of some of these degrees.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undermining
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Polling data showed key demographic shifts, with Cruz's advantage among older, rural voters holding firm while his support in the suburbs of Houston and Dallas saw more erosion.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This year could hinge on whether Harris maintains those trends—or if Trump cuts into Harris’ urban leads while halting suburban erosion in places like Waukesha.Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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China has struggled with looming deflationary pressures due to a prolonged real estate downturn and weakening domestic consumer confidence.Anniek Bao,Sonia Heng, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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Those job losses, coupled with an ongoing Boeing strike and the effects of Hurricane Helene, could massively distort the October jobs report (released on November 1) at a time when the Fed is heavily scrutinizing employment data for signs of a weakening labor market, economists tell CNN.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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The book weaves together recipes and essays that highlight Cajun cooking with Melissa’s captivating life story, while also drawing attention to Louisiana’s rapidly eroding coastline.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Questions and concerns abound over privacy and the ethical use of this data, eroding consumer trust.Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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First, Nabi recognized consumers’ developing propensity to over-use harsh active ingredients in a way that was compromising the skin’s protective moisture barrier.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Corporate Cybersecurity Beginning as far back as 2019, network management platform SolarWinds was hacked by Russian actors who inserted malicious code into an update, compromising networks of thousands of customers, as well as local, state and federal governments.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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