erode
Meaning
- To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.
- To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.
Synonyms
gnaw at
eat at
scour away
scrape away
cause to fall
chip away at
eat away at
cause to crumble
be worn away
>gukuravhu
biting-in
become thin
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪˈɹəʊd/
Etymology
From French éroder, from Latin ērōdō.
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