Begin and Undermine

Begin

Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Undermine and begin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Undermine" instead a verb "Begin".

Nearby Word: beginning

Undermine verb - Destroy property or hinder normal operations.

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Begin and undermine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Begin" instead a verb "Undermine".

Nearby Word: undermining

work	begin work	undermine work
relationship	begin relationship	undermine relationship
control	begin control	undermine control
plot	begin plot	undermine plot
Other words: system, time, campaign, way, plan, story, invasion, mission, plans, efforts, negotiations.

The Cardassians begin to undermine the treaty, and begin to oppress former Federation citizens.

Source: Fictional Geneva Conventions
As the series progresses, they begin swapping preferred tactics to undermine each other.

Source: Series / Babylon
Backstabbing the Alpha Bitch: Practically as soon as Max makes her unwelcome appearance and insists on throwing her weight around, Barbie and Jim begin conspiring over how to undermine her.

Source: Series / Under the Dome

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