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undermining Meaning in Japanese (undermining 英語 意味)

noun弱体化
adjective弱体化させる
弱体化 in English:undermining
Phonetic:じゃくたいか
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undermining の日本語の意味は「弱体化, 弱体化させる」です。 (誰かや何か（評判や権威など）を、しばしば巧妙に、徐々に弱めたり傷つけたりする過程または行為。)

Definitions of Undermining

  1. 1
    noun
    弱体化

    The process or act of gradually weakening or damaging someone or something, often subtly, such as a reputation or an authority.

    誰かや何か（評判や権威など）を、しばしば巧妙に、徐々に弱めたり傷つけたりする過程または行為。

  2. 2
    adjective
    弱体化させる

    Having the effect of gradually eroding the strength, effectiveness, or stability of something.

    何かの強さ、有効性、または安定性を徐々に侵食する効果を持つ。

Example Sentences

casual

“His constant criticism was undermining her confidence.”

彼の絶え間ない批判は彼女の自信を弱体化させていた。

business

“The scandal had an undermining effect on the company's reputation.”

そのスキャンダルは会社の評判に弱体化させる効果をもたらした。

formal

“They accused him of undermining the democratic process.”

彼らは彼が民主的なプロセスを弱体化させたと非難した。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

weakeningsubvertingerodingimpairing

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

strengtheningsupportingreinforcingbolstering

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveundermine
third person singularundermines
past tenseundermined
agent noununderminer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

undermine confidencecollocation

To gradually reduce someone's self-assurance or belief in themselves.

undermine authoritycollocation

To gradually reduce the power or respect for someone's position.

undermine effortscollocation

To weaken or sabotage attempts or hard work towards a goal.