What does "socavar" mean in English?

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Spanish

socavar

English

undermine

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Alternative translations of "socavar"

erode
undercut
weaken
sap

Examples of how to use "socavar" in Spanish

Spanish
Intentaron socavar su autoridad.
English
They tried to undermine his authority.
Spanish
Yo socavo la base del muro
English
I undermine the foundation of the wall.
Spanish
Ella socavó la confianza de todos
English
She undermined everyone's trust.
Spanish
Nosotros socavábamos la estructura lentamente
English
We were slowly undermining the structure.
Spanish
Ellos socavarán el proyecto si insisten
English
They will undermine the project if they insist.

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Intentaron socavar su autoridad.

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