Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Undermine

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Undermine


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(1):

(v. t.) To excavate the earth beneath, or the part of, especially for the purpose of causing to fall or be overthrown; to form a mine under; to sap; as, to undermine a wall.

(2):

(v. t.) Fig.: To remove the foundation or support of by clandestine means; to ruin in an underhand way; as, to undermine reputation; to undermine the constitution of the state.