Undermined Meaning in English

word · lemma: undermine

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Definition

If something is undermined, its strength, power, or confidence has been weakened or damaged in a gradual or subtle way.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal, academic, or news contexts; common phrases include 'undermined confidence,' 'undermined authority.' Implies a gradual process. Do not confuse with 'destroyed,' which is stronger and more immediate.

• Spanish: socavado - debilitado
• Portuguese (BR): minado - enfraquecido
• Portuguese (PT): minado - enfraquecido
• Chinese (Simplified): 被削弱的 - 被破坏的
• Chinese (Traditional): 被削弱的 - 被破壞的
• Hindi: कमज़ोर किया गया
• Arabic: قُوِّضَ - أُضعِفَ
• Bengali: ক্ষয় করা - দুর্বল করা
• Russian: подорван - ослаблен
• Japanese: 弱められた - 損なわれた
• Vietnamese: bị làm suy yếu - bị phá hoại (dần dần)
• Korean: 약화되다 - 훼손되다
• Turkish: zayıflatıldı - baltalandı
• Urdu: کمزور کرنا - نقصان پہنچانا
• Indonesian: dilemahkan - dirusak secara perlahan

Example Sentences

Her authority was undermined by constant criticism.

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The team's confidence was undermined after the loss.

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His efforts were undermined by a lack of support.

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After the rumors spread, her reputation was really undermined.

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All those small mistakes gradually undermined his position at work.

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The constant doubt from his friends undermined his motivation to try again.

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