undermine validity

Frequency: 7.413.2 per million words

To lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of the validity, especially gradually.

validityVERB + NOUN

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undermine

Examples (10)

  • His constant criticism began to undermine the validity of the research.
  • Careless mistakes can seriously undermine the validity of the entire argument.
  • The discovery of new evidence could undermine the validity of the court's previous ruling.
  • Accusations of bias may undermine the validity of the poll results.
  • They tried to undermine the validity of her claims by questioning her motives.
  • Lack of consistent data will inevitably undermine the validity of the scientific study.
  • Such actions only serve to undermine the validity of the peace treaty.
  • The defense attorney attempted to undermine the validity of the witness's testimony.
  • By ignoring established protocols, they risk undermining the validity of the entire process.
  • The sudden change in policy threatened to undermine the validity of earlier decisions.