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undermine Meaning in Japanese (undermine 英語 意味)

弱体化させる, 徐々に弱める
弱体化させる in English:undermine
IPA:dəkˈtaɪkəseɪtər
Phonetic:じゃくたいかさせる
Quick Answer • 要約

undermine の日本語の意味は「弱体化させる, 徐々に弱める」です。 (誰かや何かを、しばしば微妙または間接的な方法で、次第に弱くまたは効果をなくすこと。)

Definitions of Undermine

  1. 1
    verb
    徐々に弱める

    To gradually make someone or something less strong or effective, often in a subtle or indirect way.

    誰かや何かを、しばしば微妙または間接的な方法で、次第に弱くまたは効果をなくすこと。

Example Sentences

“The scandal threatened to undermine the government's credibility.”

そのスキャンダルは政府の信頼性を弱体化させる恐れがあった。

“His constant criticism began to undermine her confidence.”

彼の絶え間ない批判は、彼女の自信を損ない始めた。

“Such actions could undermine the peace process.”

そのような行動は平和プロセスを弱体化させる可能性がある。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

weakenimpairsabotagesubvert

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

strengthensupportreinforcebolster

Inflected Word Forms

past participleundermined
present participleundermining
agent noununderminer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

undermine authoritycollocation

To weaken or challenge someone's power or control.

undermine trustcollocation

To cause someone to lose faith or confidence in something or someone.