English-Finnish translations for undermine

• heikentää
  Se heikentää kuluttajien luottamusta. That undermines consumer confidence.
  Se heikentää valtioiden välisiä rajoja. It undermines borders between states.
  Perustuslaki heikentää Euroopan rauhansopimusta. It undermines the peace settlement of Europe.
• kaivaa alle
• kaivaa maata alta
• sabotoida

Definition of undermine

• To dig underneath , to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
• To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.

Examples

• The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies

Related words

• undermining
• undermined
• undermine efforts