undermine
verbTo weaken support, confidence, or effectiveness, often gradually or indirectly.
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Clear all filtersTo weaken support, confidence, or effectiveness, often gradually or indirectly.
Seeking or tending to undermine an established system or authority.
Undermining an established order
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