undermine

As verbs the difference between undermine and patronise

is that undermine is to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap while patronise is to make a patron.

As verbs the difference between appeal and undermine

is that appeal is (obsolete) to accuse (someone of something) while undermine is to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

As a noun appeal

is (legal) (a) an application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review (b) the mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected (c) the right of appeal (d) an accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public (e) an accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

As verbs the difference between underplay and undermine

is that underplay is to play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part while undermine is to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

As a noun underplay

is the act of underplaying.

As verbs the difference between undermine and usurp

is that undermine is to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap while usurp is to seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.

As verbs the difference between delegitimize and undermine

is that delegitimize is to make something illegal that was previously legal while undermine is to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

As verbs the difference between undermine and supersede

is that undermine is to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap while supersede is set (something) aside.

As a noun supersede is

(internet) an updated newsgroup post that supersedes an earlier version.

As an adjective coarse

is composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture.

As a verb undermine is

to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

As verbs the difference between undermine and disparage

is that undermine is to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap while disparage is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

As a noun disparage is

(obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

As verbs the difference between undermine and dictate

is that undermine is to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap while dictate is to order, command, control.

As a noun dictate is

an order or command.

As verbs the difference between undermine and impede

is that undermine is to dig underneath (something), to make a passage or for destructive or military purposes; to sap while impede is to get in the way of; to hinder.