undermine in German
undermine in German is untergraben, unterminieren, schwächen — undermine means to weaken support or confidence gradually, often secretly.
undermine in German
untergraben
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
untergraben
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]
unterminieren
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]
schwächen
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]
unterlaufen
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]
What does "undermine" mean?
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verb To weaken support or confidence gradually, often secretly.
"Constant criticism undermined her confidence."
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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 German?
"undermine" in German is untergraben, unterminieren, schwächen. 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 German, "undermine" is untergraben, unterminieren, schwächen.
Are there other ways to say "undermine" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "undermine": untergraben, unterminieren, schwächen, unterlaufen.
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