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Undermining

To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

📖 Definitions of "Undermining"

verb

1
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
2
To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.
"The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies."
3
To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.

noun

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
sabotageverb	To deliberately destroy or damage something in order to prevent it from being successful.
subvertverb	(transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
counteractverb	(transitive) To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on someone or something.
weakenverb	(transitive) To make weaker or less strong.
countermineverb	A mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel.
caveverb	To collapse.
subversionnoun	A systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within; undermining.
derailingnoun	The act by which something is derailed.
thwartingnoun	An instance of blocking or obstructing.
disruptionnoun	An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
vandalismnoun	Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.
hamperingnoun	That which hampers; an impediment.
deactivationnoun	The act of deactivating something, such as a bomb or alarm.
hindering	Harmful; that hinders.
encroaching	That encroaches.
destructionnoun	The act of destroying.
circumventionnoun	The act of evading or going around (bypassing).
degradationnoun	The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
encroachmentnoun	An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
havocverb	To cause havoc.