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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

undermining

/ˌʌndərˈmaɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does undermining mean?

verb

To weaken or destroy the confidence or trust in something or someone, or to undermine a structure or foundation.

Example

"The company's financial troubles began to undermine investor confidence."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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