undermining

ˌʌndərˈmaɪnɪŋ
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Translation of undermining into Hebrew,

Noun

1.

authority

process of making authority less secure
חֲתִירָה תַּחַת עִרְעוּר סַמְכוּת
  • The undermining of his leadership was evident.החתירה תחת הנהגתו הייתה ברורה.
2.

construction

act of digging beneath a structure
חֲפִירָה תַּחְתִּית חֲפִירָה מִתַּחַת לְיַסּוֹדוֹת חֲפִירָה מִתַּחַת לַמִּבְנֶה
  • The undermining of the tunnel took several weeks.החפירה תחתית של המנהרה נמשכה כמה שבועות.

Adjective

1.

authority

diminishing authority or confidence
  • His undermining comments affected her leadership.הערותיו המערער השפיעו על המנהיגות שלה.
2.

gradual weakening

weakening strength or stability gradually
  • The undermining effects of the storm were evident.ההשפעות המערערות של הסערה היו ברורות.
3.

erosion

eroding the base or foundation
  • The undermining waves threatened the cliff's stability.הגלים המכרסמים איימו על יציבות הצוק.
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Synonyms and analogies of undermining in English

Examples of undermining in a sentence

  • There was an undermining of trust within the organization.
  • The undermining of the foundation caused the building to collapse.
  • Engineers inspected the undermining of the bridge supports.
  • Her undermining attitude was evident in meetings.
  • The undermining behavior led to distrust.
  • The undermining influence of the rumors was clear.
undermine
ˌʌndəˈmaɪn
Verb
tr.
1.

authority

make authority less secure indirectly
  • The rumors undermine his leadership.השמועות מערערות את המנהיגות שלו.
2.

erosion

erode the base or foundation
  • The river undermines the cliff over time.הנהר שוחק את המצוק עם הזמן.
3.

digging

dig underneath for destructive purposes
לַחְתּוֹר תַּחַת לַחְפּוֹר מִתַּחַת
  • The miners undermine the old castle.הכורים חופרים מתחת לטירה הישנה.

Expressions with undermine: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

לְעָרְעֵר אֶת הַסַּמְכוּת שֶׁל מִישֶׁהוּ
His constant criticism undermined her authority at work.
לִפְגוֹעַ
Poor diet and lack of exercise can undermine health.
לַחְתֹּר
Gossiping can quickly undermine a relationship by spreading false information.
לְעַרְעֵר אֶת אֲמִינוּתוֹ
The scandal will undermine credibility of the politician.
לְחַבֵּל בְּמַאֲמָצִים
His comments were meant to undermine efforts to improve the team's morale.
לִפְגוֹעַ בְּמוֹרָל
Negative comments can undermine morale in the workplace.

Translations of "undermining" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
עִרְעוּרnm. - ir'ur

Which you did by undermining my authority and forcing my hand.

איזה שעשית באמצעות ערעור הסמכות שלי מכריח את היד שלי.

You keep consistently undermining my authority.

אתה שומר בעקביות ערעור על הסמכות שלי.

פְּגִיעָהnf. - p'gi'a

People often criticize river crabs for undermining the principles of free speech.

אנשים לעתים קרובות מבקרים את תומכי הצנזורה על פגיעה בעקרונות חופש הביטוי.

Her undermining efforts nearly ruined the collaborative atmosphere of the group.

מאמצי הפגיעה שלה כמעט הרסו את האווירה השיתופית של הקבוצה.

חתרנותnf.

She made a shameless attempt to get ahead by undermining her colleagues.

היא עשתה ניסיון חסר בושה להתקדם על ידי חתרנות עמיתיה.

Her constant criticism was an act of undermining that hurt his confidence.

הביקורת המתמשכת שלה הייתה מעשה של חתרנות שפגע בביטחונו העצמי.

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Other translations for undermining:

  • חֲתִירָהnf.
  • התערערותnf.
  • מְעַרְעֵר
  • מְעֻרְעֶרֶת

undermining: Examples and translations in context

Greenwashing is often criticized for undermining genuine efforts to promote sustainability.

גרין-וושינג מועבר לעיתים קרובות לביקורת בשל ערעור המאמצים האמיתיים לקידום הקיימות.

Paramilitary groups crossed the border with impunity, undermining any sense of national security.

כוחות מיליציה חצו את הגבול ללא עונש, תוך ערעור תחושת הביטחון הלאומי.

She doesn't mean undermining their confidence either, do you?

והיא גם לא מתכוונת לערעור הביטחון שלהם, נכון?

Or are today's "overachievers" undermining their relationships?

או הם "עודף אמביציה" של היום ערעור היחסים שלהם?

There are indeed those whose liberal, secular outlook also leads to an undermining of the status and need of the family.

יש אמנם כאלה שהשקפתם הליברלית החילונית מובילה גם לערעור על מעמדה של המשפחה והצורך שבה.

An undermining of this authority may lead to absolute anarchy and a collapse of the institutions of law and order.

ערעור הסמכות הזו עלול להוביל לאנרכיה מוחלטת, ולהתמוטטות מוסדות החוק והמשפט.

I'm undermining her confidence, so she'll be more vulnerable.

אני מערערת לה את הביטחון העצמי כדי שתהיה פגיעה יותר.

He was warned about the potential impact of undermining efforts.

הזהירו אותו על ההשפעה הפוטנציאלית של מאמצי הפגיעה.

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