
undermine
/ˈəndɝˌmaɪn/
to erode the base or foundation of
“The scandal undermined public trust in the institution.”
Origin: Middle English underminen to dig under from under + mine to dig

/ˈəndɝˌmaɪn/
to erode the base or foundation of
“The scandal undermined public trust in the institution.”
Origin: Middle English underminen to dig under from under + mine to dig