verb as in strong fondness

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undermine, corrupt, violate

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Example Sentences

Example:Years of neglect undermined the building's structural integrity.

Definition:to weaken or gradually destroy the foundation of something, often so that it collapses of its own weight.

From undermine

Example:The scandal in the government was the result of corruption at the highest levels.

Definition:to pervert or corrupt, especially through the use of improper means, such as bribery or deceit.

From corrupt

Example:She felt the detectives had violated her rights by subverting the law to get a confession.

Definition:to infringe or offend against something; to break a law, moral principle, or agreement.

From violate