eroded

• Beschreibt etwas, das allmählich zerstört oder verringert wurde, oft durch natürliche Kräfte wie Wind oder Wasser oder durch abstrakte Prozesse wie Zeit oder Vernachlässigung.

Describes something that has been gradually worn away or diminished, often by natural forces like wind or water, or by abstract processes like time or neglect.

1. Worn away by natural forcesB2formal

   Describing a surface or material that has been gradually worn down or removed by wind, water, or other natural agents.

   Abgetragen durch Erosion

   • The eroded cliffs along the coast are a dramatic sight.
   • The ancient ruins show signs of eroded stonework.
   • Eroded soil can lead to poor agricultural conditions.

   Synonymecorrodedweatheredworn

   Antonymeintactpristineundamagedunscathed

2. Gradually diminished or weakenedC1formal

   Describing something that has been slowly reduced in strength, value, or importance over time.

   Untergraben

   • The eroded trust between the two countries took years to rebuild.
   • His eroded confidence made him hesitant to speak in public.
   • The company's eroded market share was a result of poor management.

   Synonymeattenuatedcorrodeddegradeddiminishedimpairedreducedweakened

   Antonymefortifiedreinforcedstrengthened

• Allmähliches Abtragen, Abnutzen oder Zerstören von etwas, meist durch natürliche Kräfte wie Wasser, Wind oder Wetter; auch bildlich für das Schwinden von Vertrauen, Macht oder Werten.

A verb used to indicate the gradual wearing away or destruction of something, typically by natural forces or by gradual process.

1. Wear away graduallyB2formalscientific

   To gradually wear away or break down the surface of something, typically rock or soil, by natural forces like wind or water.

   Allmählich abtragen

   • The river eroded the canyon walls over thousands of years.
   • Wind and rain constantly erode the coastline.
   • The soil was eroded by heavy rainfall.

   Synonymeabradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateeat awaygnawwastewear away

   Antonymeaccumulatebuilddeposit

2. Diminish or weakenB2formal

   To gradually reduce or destroy something abstract, such as confidence, trust, or authority.

   Untergraben

   • Constant criticism eroded her self-esteem.
   • The scandal eroded public trust in the government.
   • Inflation has eroded the value of savings.

   Synonymecorrodedestroydeterioratediminishimpairundermineweakenwear down

   Antonymebolsterboostenhancefortifyreinforcestrengthen