Meaning of 'erode'

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Meaning of ‘erode’

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erode

verb

remove soil or rock

Example: "Rain eroded the terraces"

Synonyms: fret

verb

become ground down or deteriorate

Example: "My confidence eroded upon seeing the size of the remaining tasks."

Synonyms: gnaw gnaw at eat at wear away

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