white-ant

white-ant meaning in Tamil and Kannada

Examples of white-ant in a sentence

• The left was divided between the ALP Club, slowly being white-anted by supporters of the DLP, and a Labour or Socialist Club which disgraced the labour movement by its extremism.2002, Alan Barcan, Radical Students: The Old Left at Sydney University, page 324:
• Plans for the Force 7 had officially been announced earlier in ′74, off the back of the P76′s Car of the Year award, before the shortages and poor quality control started white-anting it.2005, Clinton Walker, Golden Miles: Sex, Speed and the Australian Muscle Car, page 149:
• In time, Peacock supporters would accuse Howard of white-anting Peacock′s leadership.2008, Peter Van Onselen, Wayne Errington, John Winston Howard: The Definitive Biography, page 102:
• In May 1947, Clark ‘debated’ Edmunds on ABC Radio, the topic: ‘Is communism white-anting our education system?’—a clear invitation for violent disagreement.2011, Mark McKenna, An Eye for Eternity: The Life of Manning Clark, page 263:

Forms of white-ant

Origin of white-ant

From white ant (“termite”), suggesting the action of termites eating the inside of wooden building foundations, often leaving no outward evidence until the structure begins to crumble.

Questions about white-ant

What does white-ant mean?

White-ant means to bring down from within; to undermine.

What is white-ant in Tamil?

White-ant in Tamil is ஆளல். See White-ant meaning in Tamil.

How do you use white-ant in a sentence?

The left was divided between the ALP Club, slowly being white-anted by supporters of the DLP, and a Labour or Socialist Club which disgraced the labour movement by its extremism.

What part of speech is white-ant?

White-ant is a verb.

What is the past tense of white-ant?

The past tense of white-ant is white-anted.