подрывать
Translation of подрывать
undermine
Russian word in Latin letters: podryvat
Meaning of подрывать
Постепенно ослаблять что-то, делать менее прочным.
to make something, such as confidence or trust, gradually weaker
Pronunciation
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Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
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Постоянная критика может подрывать уверенность ребёнка в себе.
The scandal undermined public trust in the government.
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Скандал подрывает доверие общества к правительству.
подрывать synonyms
What's the difference between подрывать, расшатывать, and ослаблять
Shake and make unstable: nerves, a system, health.
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Broader and neutral: make weaker, not necessarily on purpose.
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What does подрывать mean?
to make something, such as confidence or trust, gradually weaker
How do you pronounce подрывать?
подрывать is pronounced [pədrɨˈvatʲ], in Latin letters “podryvat”.
How is подрывать 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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