Undermine

Synonyms of undermine

• sabotage
• weaken
• subvert

Antonyms of undermine

• support
• uphold
• strengthen

Collocations of undermine

trust

Frequency: 80 %

Lying can undermine trust in a relationship.

credibility

Frequency: 75 %

The scandal severely undermined the company's credibility.

confidence

Frequency: 70 %

Constant criticism can undermine a person's confidence.

efforts

Frequency: 65 %

Lack of support can undermine the efforts of a team.

authority

Frequency: 60 %

The leaked documents undermined the authority of the government.

Idiomatic Expressions for undermine

• Phrase: undermine the foundation
  Meaning: to weaken or destabilize the basis or support of something
  Usage: The constant flooding has undermined the foundation of the old building.