gradually undermine

Frequency: 7.313.0 per million words

to weaken or damage something slowly over a period of time

undermineAdverb + undermine

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gradually

Examples (10)

  • The constant criticism began to gradually undermine her confidence.
  • Economic sanctions can gradually undermine a nation's stability.
  • His repeated absences started to gradually undermine his reputation.
  • Small acts of corruption can gradually undermine public trust in institutions.
  • Lack of communication will gradually undermine the foundation of any relationship.
  • The new policy was perceived to gradually undermine workers' rights.
  • Over time, neglecting small issues can gradually undermine a large project.
  • The subtle propaganda aimed to gradually undermine the prevailing ideology.
  • Their continuous disagreements gradually undermined the team's cohesion.
  • The disease will gradually undermine the body's immune system.