undermine in Russian
undermine in Russian is подка́пывать, подкопа́ть, подры́ть — undermine means to weaken support or confidence gradually, often secretly.
undermine in Russian
подка́пывать
Pronounced: podkapyvat
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
подкопа́ть
Pronounced: podkopat
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
подры́ть
Pronounced: podryt
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
подрыва́ть
Pronounced: podryvat
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
подорва́ть
Pronounced: podorvat
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]
подрыва́ть
Pronounced: podryvat
(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 Russian?
"undermine" in Russian is подка́пывать, подкопа́ть, подры́ть. undermine means: To weaken support or confidence gradually, often secretly.
How do you pronounce подка́пывать?
"undermine" in Russian is подка́пывать, pronounced "podkapyvat".
How do you use "undermine" in a sentence?
Example: "Constant criticism undermined her confidence." In Russian, "undermine" is подка́пывать, подкопа́ть, подры́ть.
Are there other ways to say "undermine" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "undermine": подка́пывать, подкопа́ть, подры́ть, подрыва́ть, подорва́ть.
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