To the American Committee, such views were not only offensive, they also aided the Communists by undermining America's image in the world.

That show of emotion undermined his image without the help of a clear television image or 24-hour cable news shows.

But it could undermine his image as a fiscal conservative.

Quality problems tended to undermine the car's image in the market place.

She also called her parents from the newsroom after every broadcast to ask how she'd done, which she acknowledges probably undermined her tough-guy image.

He'd manipulated the Deathstalker into losing his temper and undermining his heroic image.

It would have undermined her image.

The absurd disguise was often accompanied by a terrified expression on the President-elect's face, to further undermine the public's image of his courage and manliness.

Selling to a fourth store uptown, Toledano figured, would spread the line too thin, undermining its exclusive image.

One of our aims is to eliminate the shortcomings that undermine the European Union's image, especially with a view to the 2009 elections.