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Undermine (someone's) authority

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Translation undermine (someone's) authority into russian

undermine (someone's) authority
The manager felt that the employee's actions were intended to undermine his authority.
Менеджер считал, что действия сотрудника были направлены на подрыв его авторитета.

Definitions

To weaken or damage someone's power, influence, or credibility, often through subtle or indirect means.