🌊erode

verb
/ɪˈroʊd/

Meaning

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

Example Sentences

The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.

Example Expressions

erode trust

Synonyms

wear away, corrode, deteriorate, crumble, decay

Antonyms

build, strengthen, restore

Collocations

erode soil, erode confidence, erode value, erode support

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