VERB
unterwandern/ˌʊntɐˈvandɐn/to infiltrate; to subvert
unterwandern is a German verb that means to infiltrate or to subvert. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈvandɐn/.
Definitions
1.to surreptitiously penetrate or infiltrate a group or organization, usually with the intent to influence or sabotage from within(politics, organizations)
a.to join a group secretly with the intention to manipulate or control it
Die Partei wurde von Extremisten unterwandert.—The party was infiltrated by extremists.
b.to gradually gain influence within a structure or system in order to alter or undermine it
Die Behörden befürchten, dass die Organisation von Kriminellen unterwandert wurde.—Authorities fear that the organization has been infiltrated by criminals.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterwandern" mean in English?
- "unterwandern" means to infiltrate or to subvert. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "unterwandern"?
- "unterwandern" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈvandɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "unterwandern"?
- "unterwandern" is a verb in German.
