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подрывать

Translation of подрывать

undermine

Russian word in Latin letters: podryvat

Meaning of подрывать

Russian

Постепенно ослаблять что-то, делать менее прочным.

English

to make something, such as confidence or trust, gradually weaker

подрывать

Pronunciation

Russian
[pədrɨˈvatʲ]

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  1. Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

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    Постоянная критика может подрывать уверенность ребёнка в себе.

  2. The scandal undermined public trust in the government.

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    Скандал подрывает доверие общества к правительству.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between подрывать, расшатывать, and ослаблять

Р
🇷🇺Russian
расшатывать

Shake and make unstable: nerves, a system, health.

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О
🇷🇺Russian
ослаблять

Broader and neutral: make weaker, not necessarily on purpose.

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подрывать meaning: what does it mean?

to make something, such as confidence or trust, gradually weaker

подрывать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

подрывать is pronounced as [pədrɨˈvatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

подрывать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence. Translation: Постоянная критика может подрывать уверенность ребёнка в себе.

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