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UNDERMINES

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There are 2 meanings of the word Undermines.

Undermines - as a verb

Destroy property or hinder normal operations

Example: "The resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counteract14countermine15sabotage11subvert12weaken13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disobey13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hollow out as if making a cave or opening

Example: "The river was caving the banks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cave9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
core outhollow12hollow out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His constant criticism undermines her self-confidence."
"Gossiping about coworkers undermines team morale."
"The lack of funding undermines the effectiveness of the program."
"Lack of trust undermines any healthy relationship."
"Negative media coverage undermines public trust in the government."
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Word Game Points

Is UNDERMINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, undermines is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNDERMINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is UNDERMINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, undermines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERMINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is UNDERMINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, undermines is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERMINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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