📉attrition

Meaning

The gradual reduction in the number or strength of something, often due to constant stress, conflict, or loss.

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Gradual decline, loss, wear.

Example Sentences

The company faced high staff attrition last year.

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

The company faced high employee attrition.

Example Expressions

war of attrition

Synonyms

erosion, weakening, reduction, decline, exhaustion, diminution, wear

Entry 1

erosion, weakening, reduction, decline, exhaustion

Entry 2

reduction, erosion, diminution

Entry 3

erosion, decline, wear

Antonyms

strengthening, growth, increase, expansion

Entry 1

strengthening, growth, increase

Entry 2

growth, expansion, increase

Entry 3

growth, expansion, strengthening

Collocations

staff attrition, employee attrition, rate of attrition, war of attrition