undermining 1 of 2

as in erosion
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction the view that the constant mudslinging and negative campaigning contributes to the undermining of the public's faith in politics and government

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undermining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of undermine

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Recent Examples of undermining
Verb
This subjectivity can lead to inconsistencies in how the rule is applied, potentially undermining the fairness of the game. Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Critics argue that billionaire owners could censor critical commentary, undermining journalism's role in holding power accountable. Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 Widespread unlicensed vending is threatening the livelihoods of licensed operators, undermining public health, and exposing major flaws in the enforcement of the city’s regulations. John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025 An independent review later revealed that none of the drugs used since 2018 were fully tested as required, undermining public trust. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 Through a series of decisions, the court has effectively handed more power to the executive branch, undermining the delicate balance of power that underpins American democracy. Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2025 This decision has ominous implications for the future of American democracy, effectively concentrating power in the executive branch and undermining the rule of law. Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2025 However, this approach risks introducing manipulative behaviors and undermining authenticity in relationships. Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 One in three individuals has used leftover antibiotics or obtained them without a prescription, undermining proper treatment and fueling resistance. Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undermining
Noun
  • Tracking coastal erosion and sediment movement: The Navigator provides centimeter-level precision in mapping shorelines, enabling researchers to model erosion patterns and sediment transport more effectively.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Rock revetments, seawalls and other hard structures built on the beach limit public access and can contribute to coastal erosion.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Gerrymandering reduces electoral competition, entrenches incumbents, and marginalizes whole communities, ultimately eroding public trust in democracy.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The traditional barriers surrounding proprietary AI are eroding, ushering in a new era of innovation that will redefine the global AI race.
    Vandana Rana, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The researchers speculate that increases in fine particulate matter could be reducing running performance by constricting blood vessels, increasing inflammation, and impairing lung and brain function, but further research is needed to pin down the exact mechanisms at play.
    Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
  • First, the rules under which community associations operate emphasize the protections of the residents’ rights, while not unduly impairing the ability of the association to carry out their responsibilities to the community as a whole.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • For example, Netflix uses it to deliver seamless streaming to millions, scaling efficiently without compromising speed.
    Jyothish R, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Richard Mille changed the game to push watches as far into the future as possible by not compromising on production techniques and material usage.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024

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“Undermining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undermining. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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