Synonyms for

Eroding

Verb / ɪˈrəʊdɪŋ / / i:ˈrəʊdɪŋ / Another word for eroding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'eroding' is gradually wearing away or deteriorating something, especially through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents.

Synonyms & similar words

eatingaway wearaway fret erosion erode wearing eatat gnawat eataway gnaw wearingaway deteriorating corroding dissolving disintegrating crumbling weathering undermining wasting weakening diminishing fading

Example sentences

  1. The river is eroding the riverbank.
  2. The wind erosion has eroded the sand dunes.
  3. Constant exposure to sunlight is eroding the color of the painting.
  4. Over time, the waves erode the cliffs along the coastline.
  5. Acid rain is eroding the statues in the park.

Quotes

  • Time is the erosion of possibilities.
  • Erosion is the process that shapes the face of the Earth.
  • Erosion may be an enemy of man, but it is a friend to the landscape.

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