Betydning av undermine på norsk

• 0 to do sth that makes sth or sb seem weaker, feel less confident, etc.

  • evidence that undermines the case for closing small hospitals grunnlagsmateriale som svekker argumentene for å stenge små sykehus

  • rumors aimed at undermining the opposing candidate rykter som er ment til å svekke motkandidaten

• 1 to weaken (eg a person’s health or authority)

  • Constant hard work had undermined his health.

• 2 to make (eg a building) insecure by digging away or destroying the base or foundations

  • The road was being undermined by a stream.