undermining

Verb

Present participle of undermine. To weaken or cause to collapse by removing underlying support.

ریشه

From under +‎ mine, from Middle English minen, from Old French miner.

مثال

• His constant criticism is undermining my confidence.
• She tried to undermine my authority.
• His health has been seriously undermined by drugs.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Undermining confidence Undermining authority Undermining health Undermining stability