erode

• Verbo que se usa para indicar el desgaste o destrucción gradual de algo, generalmente por la acción de fuerzas naturales o un proceso lento.

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.

   desgastar por erosión

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

   Sinónimosabradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateeat awaygnawwastewear away

   Antónimosaccumulatebuilddeposit

2. Diminish or weakenB2formal

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

   debilitar gradualmente

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

   Sinónimoscorrodedestroydeterioratediminishimpairundermineweakenwear down

   Antónimosbolsterboostenhancefortifyreinforcestrengthen