be designed to undermine

Frequency: 6.68.8 per million words

to be planned or created for the purpose of weakening or damaging something

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Examples (10)

  • The new policy seems to be designed to undermine the union's bargaining power.
  • Some critics argue that the legislation appears to be designed to undermine democratic institutions.
  • The investigation revealed that the cyberattack was designed to undermine the company's financial stability.
  • This constant criticism, whether intentional or not, can be designed to undermine public trust.
  • Certain propaganda efforts are explicitly designed to undermine the morale of the opposition.
  • The strategy appears to be designed to undermine the effectiveness of the regulations.
  • Historically, some tactics have been designed to undermine the authority of the established government.
  • Is it possible that these subtle changes are designed to undermine the core values of the organization?
  • The rumors, though unsubstantiated, seem designed to undermine his credibility.
  • Such actions could be designed to undermine the peace process.