UNDERMINE Synonyms

• 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

• 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

• a middle way between two extremes

• an accommodation in which both sides make concessions

• make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

• settle by concession

• expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• loss of military equipment

• the act of damaging something or someone

• the amount of money needed to purchase something

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

• inflict damage upon

• suffer or be susceptible to damage

• become unstable

• make unstable

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

• move away from each other

• spend frivolously and unwisely

• live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption

• become ground down or deteriorate

• remove soil or rock

• located at or near the back of an animal

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

• make worse or less effective

• make imperfect

• a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant

• a person who lacks good judgment

• a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people

• deplete

• excavate the earth beneath

• a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• the material removed by a cut made underneath

• the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column

• a notch cut in the trunk of tree in order to determine the direction of its fall

• (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball

• a cut made underneath to remove material

• sell cheaper than one's competition

• cut away material from the underside of (an object) so as to leave an overhanging portion in relief

• cut away the underpart of

• strike (the ball) in golf, tennis, or hockey obliquely downward so as to give a backspin or elevation to the shot

• cut obliquely into (a tree) below the main cut and on the side toward which the tree will fall

• a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

• explore natural caves

• 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

• (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• destroy enemy mines with one's own mines