eat away

• Phrasal verb, das das allmähliche Zerstören, Aushöhlen oder Verzehren von etwas bezeichnet, sowohl physisch (z. B. durch Erosion oder Korrosion) als auch metaphorisch (z. B. von Gefühlen oder Kräften).

A phrasal verb used to indicate the gradual destruction, erosion, or consumption of something, either physically or metaphorically.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Gradually destroy or erodeinformal

   To slowly damage, corrode, or consume something over time.

   Zersetzen

   • The acid ate away at the metal surface.
   • Constant criticism can eat away at a person's confidence.
   • The sea has been eating away at the cliffs for centuries.

   Synonymechip awayconsumecorrodedecaydeterioratedissolveerodegnawunderminewear away

   Antonymebuildconstructpreserverepairrestore

2. Consume graduallyinformal

   To consume something little by little, often used metaphorically.

   Allmählich zerstören

   • Guilt ate away at him for years after the accident.
   • The high cost of living is eating away at their savings.
   • Worry can eat away at your peace of mind.

   Synonymeconsumecorrodeeat intoerodegnawunderminewear away

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