Question

Which of the following terms means to “weaken or destroy the foundations of something”?

A.

undermine


B.

partition


C.

blasphemy


D.

patronize

Answer 1

the answer on edgenuitiy is A.

Answer 2

To undermine something means destabilizing an idea or effort. From what I recall, this term derives from the military tactic of mining below fort or castle walls, making them structurally unstable and easier to breach.