What does undermining mean?
Undermining means The act or process by which something is undermined..
Undermining
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The act or process by which something is undermined..
Definitions by Sense
- The act or process by which something is undermined.
- present participle and gerund of undermine
Example Sentences
The piece, titled You, calls up many references from the past and the present: from Michael Heizer's earthworks to Chris Burden's institutional underminings to Monica Bonvicini's simulations of the same.
The dirty secret of the internet is that all this distraction and interruption is immensely profitable. Web companies like to boast about […], or offering services that let you[…] "share the things you love with the world" and so on. But the real way to build a successful online business is to be better than your rivals at undermining people's control of their own attention.
Word Forms
- underminings
Related Words
When Should You Use Undermining?
Use undermining when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for undermining?
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What is the opposite of undermining?
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How do you use undermining in a sentence?
The piece, titled You, calls up many references from the past and the present: from Michael Heizer's earthworks to Chris Burden's institutional underminings to Monica Bonvicini's simulations of the same.
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