Synonyms for

Erode

Verb / ɪˈrəʊd / / ˈi:rəʊd / Another word for erode — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to gradually wear away or destroy something

Synonyms & similar words

gnaw eataway gnawat eatat fret wearaway deteriorate corrode decay degrade disintegrate crumble dissolve consume weather abrade scour fray chafe

Example sentences

  1. The constant rain eroded the soil in the garden.
  2. The river eroded the banks over time.
  3. The wind eroded the sand dunes.
  4. The acid rain eroded the statue.
  5. The harsh chemicals eroded the metal.

Quotes

  • The erosion of freedom is a gradual process, often disguised by the comforting illusion of unchanged circumstance. - Thurgood Marshall
  • Despair is the absolute extreme of self-love. It is reached when a man deliberately turns his back on all help from anyone else in order to taste the rotten luxury of knowing himself to be lost. - Thomas Merton
  • It's easier to resist at the beginning than at the end. - Leonardo da Vinci

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