UNDERMINES Synonyms
4 hypernyms for undermines. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for UNDERMINES
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| damages | noun n | |||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury | ||||||
| compromises | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a middle way between two extremes • an accommodation in which both sides make concessions verb • make a compromise; arrive at a compromise • settle by concession • expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute | ||||||
| debilitates | verb v | |||||
verb • make weak | ||||||
| destabilizes | verb v | |||||
verb • become unstable • make unstable | ||||||
| diminishes | verb v | |||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||
| discredits | verb v | |||||
noun • the state of being held in low esteem verb • cause to be distrusted or disbelieved • damage the reputation of • reject as false; refuse to accept | ||||||
| erodes | verb v | |||||
verb • become ground down or deteriorate • remove soil or rock | ||||||
| hinders | verb v | |||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||
| impairs | verb v | |||||
verb • make worse or less effective • make imperfect | ||||||
| jeopardizes | verb v | |||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put at risk | ||||||
| sabotages | verb v | |||||
noun • a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations | ||||||
| subverts | verb v | |||||
verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • destroy property or hinder normal operations • to raze to the ground, also figuratively | ||||||
| threatens | verb v | |||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • to utter intentions of injury or punishment against • to be a menacing indication of something | ||||||
| weakens | verb v | |||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||
| cave | noun n | |||||
noun • a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea verb • hollow out as if making a cave or opening • explore natural caves | ||||||
| counteract | verb v | |||||
verb • act in opposition to • oppose or check by a counteraction • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions • destroy property or hinder normal operations | ||||||
| countermine | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • destroy enemy mines with one's own mines | ||||||
| sabotage | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations | ||||||
| subvert | verb v | |||||
verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • destroy property or hinder normal operations • to raze to the ground, also figuratively | ||||||
| weaken | verb v | |||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||