# undermines

Pronunciation: US say "un-dur-MYNZ" /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪnz/; UK say "un-duh-MYNZ" /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪnz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of undermine. — third-person singular simple present indicative of undermine
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of undermine. Use this form when one person or thing weakens something step by step.
   - _The minister's prolonged silence undermines public confidence in the new policy._
   - _Each fresh leak undermines the company's credibility a little further._

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