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UNDERMINES Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word undermines. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word undermines. (close relations)
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damages
nounn
noun

• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

compromises
verb, nounv, 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
verbv
verb

• make weak

destabilizes
verbv
verb

• become unstable

• make unstable

diminishes
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

discredits
verbv
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
verbv
verb

• become ground down or deteriorate

• remove soil or rock

hinders
verbv
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
verbv
verb

• make worse or less effective

• make imperfect

jeopardizes
verbv
verb

• pose a threat to; present a danger to

• put at risk

sabotages
verbv
noun

• a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

subverts
verbv
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
verbv
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
verbv
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
nounn
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
verbv
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, nounv, 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, nounv, n
noun

• a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

subvert
verbv
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
verbv
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

Best Hypernyms For UNDERMINES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for undermines, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
disobey hollow
Phrases (2)
core outhollow out

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