undermine

US /kənˈkluʒən/

UK /kənˈklu:ʒn/

A2

noun

  • End of something; finish
  • The settlement of an agreement.
  • Judgment or opinion after thinking for a while
  • The end or final part of something.
  • The close of a formal event or ceremony.
  • A judgment or decision reached after deliberation.
  • A logical result or inference.
  • Opinion or final judgment at end of book, essay

Examples

His position within the government has been seriously undermined.

a terror attack intended to undermine the morale of citizens