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past tense of undermine
Synonyms & Antonyms of undermined
to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
- She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss.
- The events of the past year have undermined people's confidence in the government.
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“Undermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undermined. Accessed 20 Jan. 2022.
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