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solapar — meaning in English

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English meaning

undermine verb To weaken support or confidence gradually, often secretly.

Senses

solapar is used for these senses in English:

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

undermine — full definition

verb To weaken support or confidence gradually, often secretly.
verb To wear away the base or foundation of something physically, such as by water or digging.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

minar prejudicar sabotar