severely undermine

Frequency: 8.018.2 per million words

to weaken or damage something very badly

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Examples (10)

  • The scandal could severely undermine public trust in the government.
  • His constant criticism threatened to severely undermine her confidence.
  • Lack of funding will severely undermine the project's long-term viability.
  • The company's unethical practices severely undermined its reputation in the market.
  • Years of poor policy have severely undermined the nation's economic stability.
  • Stress and overwork can severely undermine a person's health over time.
  • Such divisive rhetoric only serves to severely undermine social cohesion.
  • The new evidence may severely undermine the prosecution's case.
  • Her constant tardiness severely undermined her credibility with the team.
  • The persistent rumors were beginning to severely undermine the manager's authority.