Undermining

Word UNDERMINING
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Definitions and meanings of "Undermining"

What do we mean by undermining?

To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.

To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.

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The word "undermining" in example sentences

It's unfortunate that they are ultimately succeeding in undermining the very fabric of justice our country was founded on. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Census same-sex couple data have been critically important in undermining pernicious stereotypes and myths about the LGBT community. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They talk about the Constitution, but they are interested in undermining the constitutional principle of church-state separation that protects the rights of all people of faith, especially religious minorities. ❋ Michael B. Keegan (2010)

What does the US accomplish in undermining Zardari other than undermining itself? ❋ Syed Yahya Hussainy (2010)

Todd Stern, Special Envoy for Climate Change … warned that those interested in "undermining action on climate change" will seize on "whatever tidbit they can find." ❋ Unknown (2010)

They are all paid by corporations who have a stake in undermining Democratic and democratic government, and there are enough ignorant and similarly twisted people who do actually find them credible and who collectively can affect elections and plocies. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Their roles in undermining regulatory enforcement of mine safety are tantamount to aiding and abetting a criminal. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The executives of Wal-Mart who have been instrumental in undermining our economy by being instrumental in sending millions of much-needed US jobs to China? ❋ Grrm (2010)

That includes lawmakers who have a monetary interest in undermining a universal medical system, as they are apt stockholders in hospitals, clinics, drug companies and even the prosperous health insurance industry. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Big-ticket items are where the money is, irrespective of what is effective in undermining threats. ❋ Rep. Mike Honda (2010)

That's because the British government now leads the world in undermining the civil liberties of children, beating the US-VISIT program by eight years (visitors to America are only fingerprinted if they're over 14). ❋ Unknown (2009)

All this talk about the wonderfullness of payroll taxes is just the first step in undermining Social Security. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In the court, Clarence Thomas has played an ongoing role in undermining the honesty, ethical conduct, and integrity of government. ❋ Alison Rose Levy (2010)

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