Antonym of undermines
Which word is the opposite of undermine?
What is the opposite of undermine?
| strengthen | fortify |
|---|---|
| enhance | improve |
| promote | sustain |
| aid | assist |
| bolster | build |
What is a synonym and antonym for undermine?
Some common synonyms of undermine are cripple, debilitate, disable, enfeeble, sap, and weaken. While all these words mean “to lose or cause to lose strength or vigor,” undermine and sap suggest a weakening by something working surreptitiously and insidiously.
What’s the meaning of undermines?
Definition of undermine
transitive verb. 1 : to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly trying to undermine his political rivals. 2 : to weaken or ruin by degrees. 3 : to wash away supporting material from under. 4 : to excavate the earth beneath : form a mine under : sap.
What is the antonym for?
Definition of antonym
: a word of opposite meaning The usual antonym of good is bad.
What is an example of undermine?
: to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way. She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss. The events of the past year have undermined people’s confidence in the government.
What are the 5 antonyms?
Antonym Examples
| achieve – fail | giant – dwarf | random – specific |
|---|---|---|
| attack – defend | liquid – solid | sunny – cloudy |
| blunt – sharp | marvelous – terrible | timid – bold |
| brave – cowardly | noisy – quiet | toward – away |
| cautious – careless | partial – complete | tragic – comic |
What are the 3 types of antonyms?
There are three types of English antonyms: contrary antonym, complementary antonym and converse antonym. According to the traditional linguistics, antonyms are totally opposite in meaning.
What is there opposite word?
Opposite of placed or located nearby. absent. missing. unavailable. away.
What is the synonym of antonyms?
nounword with opposite meaning to another word.
What is another word for antonyms?
What is another word for antonym?
| opposite | antithesis |
|---|---|
| contrary | reverse |
| obverse | converse |
| antipode | contradiction |
| inverse | counter |
What is the opposite of an intrusion?
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for intrusion. respecting, upholding.
Is flatter opposite of belittle?
Belittle – exaggerate. Belittle – flatter both are correct.
What is it called when someone demeans you?
(or libellous), maligning, slandering, slanderous, vilifying.