noun
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undermining
Undermining (noun) means the act of gradually weakening someone or something, often through subtle or indirect means. Example: “The manager's constant undermining of her staff eventually drove several people to quit.”
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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.
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What does “undermining” mean?
The word “undermining” means the act of gradually weakening someone or something, often through subtle or indirect means. In plain terms, the ongoing process of weakening someone's position, confidence, or authority.
How do you use “undermining” in a sentence?
Here is “undermining” used in a sentence: “The manager's constant undermining of her staff eventually drove several people to quit.”
What part of speech is “undermining”?
“Undermining” is a noun.
Is “undermining” a common word?
“Undermining” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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