Undermined

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/

Undermined (adj)

  1. Made someone’s plan or effort less strong by causing doubt, fear, or loss of confidence.
  2. Reduced the strength of a system or idea by attacking its basic parts, so it cannot hold up well.
  3. 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.