undermine
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
un · der · mine
ˌʌn · dər · ˈmaɪn
English Definition
v. to weaken or damage something
Significado en Español
socavar, debilitar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm suy yếu, phá hoại
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “undermine”:
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A
sabotage
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B
support
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C
strengthen
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D
bolster
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A — sabotage.
“undermine” means v. to weaken or damage something
Common questions about “undermine”
What does “undermine” mean?
undermine — v. to weaken or damage something. In Chinese: 削弱，破坏.
How do you pronounce “undermine”?
undermine is pronounced /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · der · mine.
Is “undermine” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. undermine appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
