Synonyms for

Undercut

Verb / ˈʌndɜ:ˌkʌt / Another word for undercut — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cut or wear away the part below or under something.

Synonyms & similar words

cut tenderloin undersell undermine subvert weaken impair hinder diminish depress reduce detract compromise sap deplete attenuate blunt erode weaken cripple thin lessen

Example sentences

  1. The river undercut the banks and created a new channel.
  2. He undercut the prices of his competitors to win the business.
  3. The employee undercut his manager by talking to the CEO behind his back.
  4. The weathering process undercut the cliff and caused a landslide.
  5. The company's unethical practices undercut their reputation in the market.

Quotes

  • The truth is that I'm a bad businessman. I'm not interested in money, marketing, or undercutting the competition. - Jeffrey Katzenberg
  • The primary goal of a vendor is to make money, and I've yet to see a vendor do that by undercutting its customers. - Mike Krieger
  • I'm not interested in undercutting Hollywood. - Joss Whedon

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