Untergraben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Untergraben" is used as verb with the meaning of "undermine", "weaken" or "subvert".

Essential properties of "untergraben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: untergraben
Simple past: untergrub
Participle: untergraben

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "untergraben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To undermine, weaken"

Definition: "To weaken or undermine a position, authority, or structure."
Translation(s): undermine, weaken, subvert, erode
Synonym(s): unterminieren, schwächen
Antonym(s): stärken, festigen
Related word(s): unterhöhlen, unterminieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versucht, die Autorität des Chefs zu untergraben.He tries to undermine the boss's authority.
Die ständigen Angriffe haben das Vertrauen in die Regierung untergraben.The constant attacks have undermined trust in the government.
Die Maßnahmen könnten die Stabilität der Wirtschaft untergraben.The measures could undermine the stability of the economy.

2.) "To dig under, excavate"

Definition: "To excavate beneath something, especially to destabilize it."
Translation(s): dig under, excavate, tunnel under
Synonym(s): aushöhlen, unterhöhlen
Related word(s): graben, ausheben

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Arbeiter mussten den Boden unter dem Gebäude untergraben.The workers had to dig under the ground beneath the building.
Um den Tunnel zu bauen, mussten sie den Berg untergraben.To build the tunnel, they had to tunnel under the mountain.
Die Wurzeln der Bäume haben den Weg untergraben.The tree roots have dug under the path.

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