Influence
Undermine
Undermine verb - Destroy property or hinder normal operations.
Influence and undermine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Influence" instead a verb "Undermine".
Nearby Word: undermining
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Both words in one sentence
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If the Imperials won, their Thalmor allies would be free to continue their efforts to infiltrate, influence and undermine a province of the Empire.
Source: Didn't See That Coming - A villain held prisoner by the heroes continues to undermine their objectives through their toxic influence.
Source: Poisonous Captive -
He spends most of his time investigating in other regions than Kyuu and trying to undermine the Saint Lords' influence off screen.
Source: Video Game / Rakenzarn Tales
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Undermine and Influence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/influence/undermine
Influence & Undermine. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/influence/undermine>.
Undermine or Influence. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/influence/undermine.
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