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undermine in Catalan

undermine in Catalan is soscavar, minar — undermine means to weaken support or confidence gradually, often secretly.

undermine in Catalan

soscavar
verb
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
soscavar
verb
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]
minar
verb
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]

What does "undermine" mean?

  1. verb To weaken support or confidence gradually, often secretly.
    "Constant criticism undermined her confidence."
  2. verb To wear away the base or foundation of something physically, such as by water or digging.
    "Years of flooding had undermined the riverbank."
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undermine in a sentence

  • Constant criticism undermined her confidence.
  • Rumors were spreading that could undermine the company's reputation.
  • Years of flooding had undermined the riverbank.

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What is "undermine" in Catalan?

"undermine" in Catalan is soscavar, minar. undermine means: To weaken support or confidence gradually, often secretly.

How do you use "undermine" in a sentence?

Example: "Constant criticism undermined her confidence." In Catalan, "undermine" is soscavar, minar.

Are there other ways to say "undermine" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "undermine": soscavar, minar.

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