Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: undermine
IPA transcription: ['ʌndɚm,aɪn]
Pronunciations of undermine
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verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: sabotage, undermine, countermine, counteract, subvert, weaken
    Meaning: destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
Usage examples
  • They can undermine such cliffs indeed, and then grind the fragments to powder, but their direct action is limited.
  • Well, undermine in them the miserable prejudice of respect and fear of kings; teach your flocks that the queen is a tyrant; and repeat often and loudly, so that all may know it, that the misfortunes of France are caused by Mazarin, her lover and her destroyer; begin this work to-day, this instant even, and in three days I shall expect the result.
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