UNDERMINING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNDERMINING?

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Associations of "Undermining" (30 Words)

attenuateReduced in strength.
The first live vaccine was insufficiently attenuated and produced a significant disease.
counteractOppose or check by a counteraction.
This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues.
dampenSmother or suppress.
Nothing could dampen her enthusiasm.
deadenBecome lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor.
Ether was used to deaden the pain.
debilitateMake weak.
Hard drugs destroy families and debilitate communities.
declineDiminish in strength or quality; deteriorate.
This Evening from the Sun s decline arriv d.
destabilizeMake unstable.
The economy destabilized rapidly.
diluteMake (something) weaker in force, content, or value by modification or the addition of other elements.
Bleach can be diluted with cold water.
diminishDecrease in size, extent, or range.
The trial has aged and diminished him.
diminishedOf an organ or body part diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use.
A diminished role for local government.
emasculateCastrate (a man or male animal).
The refusal to allow them to testify effectively emasculated the committee.
enervateWeaken mentally or morally.
The enervate slightness of his frail form.
enfeebleMake weak.
Sickness had enfeebled me.
fadingWeakening in force or intensity.
fatiguedDrained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted.
flaggingFlagstones collectively.
There was a pile of flagging waiting to be laid in place.
fragileLacking substance or significance.
She has the fragile beauty of youth.
impotentLacking power or ability- Freeman J.Dyson.
Felt impotent rage.
languishBecome feeble.
Kelso languish near the bottom of the Scottish First Division.
reduceReduce in scope while retaining essential elements.
He reduced his grandees to due obedience.
reducedMade less in size or amount or degree.
ricketyAffected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets.
Poverty was evident in undernourished faces or rickety legs.
sabotageA deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged.
A coordinated campaign of sabotage.
slowlyWithout speed slow is sometimes used informally for slowly.
He spoke slowly.
subvertUndermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution.
We must not let our civil liberties be subverted by the current crisis.
thinnerA volatile solvent used to make paint or other solutions less viscous.
Dampen a clean rag with thinners and carefully wipe any remaining dust from the timber.
unsettleDisturb the composure of.
The crisis has unsettled financial markets.
viability(of living things) capable of normal growth and development.
An interest in the long term viability of British companies.
wane(of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker.
Interest in his novels waned.
weakenLessen in force or effect.
The fever weakened his body.

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