undermine

/ˈəndɝˌmaɪn/

to erode the base or foundation of

undermine in a sentence

“The scandal undermined public trust in the institution.”

Middle English underminen to dig under from under + mine to dig

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dissidence

protest against official policy

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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude

dissent

to hold or express opinions that differ from the majority

demur

to raise doubts or objections; show reluctance

balk

to hesitate or refuse to accept an idea

rebuff

to reject ungraciously; snub