meaning of undermined
1. To excavate the earth beneath, or the part of, especially for the purpose of causing to fall or be overthrown; to form a mine under; to sap; as, to undermine a wall.
2. Fig. : To remove the foundation or support of by clandestine means; to ruin in an underhand way; as, to undermine reputation; to undermine the constitution of the state.
3. hollow out as if making a cave or opening; "The river was caving the
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Related Words
undermine | underminer | underminister | underministry |
