is undermined
[/ɪz ˈʌndərmaɪnd/]
verb phrase
é minado, é enfraquecido, é sabotado
1. to weaken or damage something gradually, especially confidence, authority, or a structure
The scandal is undermined by lack of evidence.
O escândalo é enfraquecido pela falta de evidências.
2. to erode the foundation or support of something
The constant criticism is undermined the team's morale.
A crítica constante está minando o moral do time.
3. to subvert or work against something secretly or indirectly
The minister's authority is undermined by his own staff.
A autoridade do ministro é sabotada por sua própria equipe.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'is undermined' is commonly used in political discourse, corporate environments, and informal speech to describe when someone's credibility, position, or project is being weakened. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in news media and social commentary. The term carries a sense of gradual or covert damage rather than direct confrontation.
NYC Slang
is being played, is getting dissed, is getting shot down
Related Idioms & Phrases
undermine someone's authority
undermine the foundation
undermine confidence in something
cut the ground from under someone
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