undercut:

to decrease or destroy the effectiveness of

undercut:

to decrease or destroy the effectiveness of

(Verb)

Example Sentences:

Ramayana: When Indrajita became invisible, it undercut the capacity of Rama’s army to even defend themselves, leave alone counter-attack.

Mahabharata: When Kunti told Karna that he was her son born before her marriage, her purpose was not to undercut his will to fight against the Pandavas; her purpose was to prevent his death at the hands of the Pandavas.

Bhagavad-gita: Our determination to follow spiritual principles firmly is often undercut by our mind’s many and mighty desires.