noun
undermining
noun
1
The act of gradually weakening someone or something, often through subtle or indirect means.
"The manager's constant undermining of her staff eventually drove several people to quit."
How to Use Undermining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing process of weakening someone's position, confidence, or authority.
Word Forms
underminings plural
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The manager's constant _____ of her staff eventually drove several people to quit.