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undermining

The word “undermining” has 4 syllables: un-der-min-ing

It's pronounced as /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for undermining?

In the thesaurus, “undermining” has 76 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for undermining along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for undermining

Antonyms for undermining

  • ameliorating
  • bettering
  • buildup
  • curing
  • doctoring
  • editing
  • enhancing
  • enriching
  • fixing
  • gain
  • healing
  • helping
  • improving
  • increase
  • meliorating
  • mending
  • patching
  • perfecting
  • rebuilding
  • reconditioning
  • reconstructing
  • rectifying
  • refining
  • rehabilitating
  • remedying
  • remodeling
  • renovating
  • repairing
  • revamping
  • revising

Meanings of undermining

  • verb
    1. To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
    2. To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.
    3. To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.
  • noun
    1. The act or process by which something is undermined.

Example Sentences

  • She was accused of undermining the manager’s authority.
  • His constant sarcasm was undermining team morale.
  • The storm is undermining the cliff's stability.
  • By spreading false information, they’re undermining public trust.
  • The competitor is undermining our brand with misleading ads.

On this page you'll find 106 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to undermining, such as: ameliorating, annihilating, attrition, banging up, bashing, battering, bettering.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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dampening

damping

ebbing

  • abatement
  • abating
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  • at end of rope
  • atrophy
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  • breaking down
  • ceasing
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  • closing
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  • decay
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  • declension
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  • on the skids
  • one foot in grave
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  • undermining
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  • winding up
  • withdrawal
  • withering
  • worsening

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