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undermine Meaning in Portuguese (undermine significado em português)

minar
minar in English:undermine
Phonetic:miˈnaɾ
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O significado de undermine em português é minar. (Tornar alguém ou algo gradualmente menos forte ou eficaz, muitas vezes de forma sutil ou indireta.)

Definitions of Undermine

  1. 1
    verb
    minar

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

    Tornar alguém ou algo gradualmente menos forte ou eficaz, muitas vezes de forma sutil ou indireta.

Example Sentences

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

O escândalo ameaçou minar a credibilidade do governo.

“His constant criticism began to undermine her confidence.”

A crítica constante dele começou a minar a confiança dela.

“Such actions could undermine the peace process.”

Tais ações poderiam minar o processo de paz.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In English:

weakenimpairsabotagesubvert

Antonyms (Antônimos)

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.