derail vs undermine
undermine vs derailderail and undermine both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| derail | No | No | Yes | No |
| undermine | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
undermine is a hypernym of
derail; that is, undermine is a
word with a broader meaning than derail:
- derail: cause to run off the tracks
- undermine: destroy property or hinder normal operations
| derail (verb) | undermine (verb) |
|---|---|
| run off or leave the rails | hollow out as if making a cave or opening |
| cause to run off the tracks | destroy property or hinder normal operations |
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