undermine
US /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
UK /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
1.
socavar, minar
to make something, especially someone's confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective
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The constant criticism began to undermine her confidence.
La crítica constante comenzó a socavar su confianza.
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His rivals tried to undermine his authority.
Sus rivales intentaron socavar su autoridad.
2.
socavar, minar
to excavate beneath the base of a wall or building so as to make it collapse
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The engineers had to undermine the old bridge supports to replace them.
Los ingenieros tuvieron que socavar los antiguos soportes del puente para reemplazarlos.
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The heavy rains began to undermine the foundations of the house.
Las fuertes lluvias comenzaron a socavar los cimientos de la casa.