transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌən-dər-ˈmīn ]
transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1. : to excavate the earth beneath : form a mine under : sap
2. : to wash away supporting material from under
3. : to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
trying to undermine his political rivals
4. : to weaken or ruin by degrees
Synonyms: see weaken