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Pronunciation / Transliteration: xuēruò
"这些指控企图削弱他的领导地位。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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To erode the base or foundation of (a rock, structure, etc.); to damage or weaken (someone or something) gradually or insidiously.
"The ongoing scandals continue to undermine the authority of the government."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Late Middle English (in the sense 'dig a tunnel under'): from under- + mine.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Undermine" is said worldwide
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saper
Transliteration: saper
"Ses critiques incessantes ont fini par saper la confiance de l'équipe."
untergraben
Transliteration: untergraben
"Diese Gerüchte untergraben seine Autorität."
minare
Transliteration: minare
"Queste azioni rischiano di minare la stabilità del paese."
socavar
Transliteration: socavar
"Los constantes ataques buscan socavar la credibilidad del presidente."
minar
Transliteration: minar
"A corrupção pode minar a confiança do público nas instituições."
कमजोर करना
Transliteration: kamzor karna
"इन अफवाहों से उसकी स्थिति कमजोर हो रही है।"
削弱
Transliteration: xuēruò
"这些指控企图削弱他的领导地位。"
약화시키다
Transliteration: yakhwasikida
"그의 발언은 팀의 결속력을 약화시켰다."
損なう
Transliteration: sonanau
"そのスキャンダルは彼の信用を損なった。"
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