undermine
verbTo weaken support, confidence, or effectiveness, often gradually or indirectly.
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underpinning
nounA supporting basis or foundation, often used in the plural.
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adjectiveUnable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.
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adjectiveNot supported by adequate evidence.
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verbTo establish that something is sound or supported.
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