掘り崩す (ほりくずす) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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godan verb (-su), transitive verb
undermine; sap; dig away
Literally or figuratively digging under something to weaken or collapse it. Often used for undermining a structure, bank, or foundation.
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Years of corruption had been sapping the organization.