What is the Spanish word for "undermine"?

Learn how to say "undermine" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

undermine

Spanish

socavar

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Alternative translations of "undermine"

minar
debilitar
erosionar
sabotear

Examples of how to use "undermine" in Spanish

English
His constant criticism will undermine her confidence.
Spanish
Su crítica constante minará su confianza.
English
They undermine the project's success quietly.
Spanish
Ellos socavan silenciosamente el éxito del proyecto.
English
She undermined his confidence last week.
Spanish
Ella minó su confianza la semana pasada.
English
He is undermining our trust right now.
Spanish
Él está socavando nuestra confianza en este momento.
English
We have undermined the old system already.
Spanish
Ya hemos socavado el sistema antiguo.

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