Undermined
Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/
Undermined (adj)
- Made someone’s plan or effort less strong by causing doubt, fear, or loss of confidence.
- Reduced the strength of a system or idea by attacking its basic parts, so it cannot hold up well.
- Reduced respect for a person or organization by showing they are not reliable or not in control.
Undermined (adjective)
Examples
- Their criticism undermined support for the plan.
- The rumor undermined support, so people stopped helping.