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undermined

CEFR: C1

Gradually weakened, eroded, or compromised the foundation, credibility, or effectiveness of something.

Synonyms

compromised
subverted

Common Collocations

undermined confidence
undermined the effectiveness
severely undermined

Example Sentence

Widespread corruption undermined public confidence in the judicial integrity of the court system.

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