erode

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'usure ou la destruction progressive de quelque chose, généralement sous l'effet de forces naturelles ou d'un processus graduel. Peut aussi signifier affaiblir ou diminuer progressivement une qualité, une valeur ou une résistance.

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.

   éroder (user par frottement)

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

   Synonymesabradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateeat awaygnawwastewear away

   Antonymesaccumulatebuilddeposit

2. Diminish or weakenB2formal

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

   éroder (sens abstrait)

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

   Synonymescorrodedestroydeterioratediminishimpairundermineweakenwear down

   Antonymesbolsterboostenhancefortifyreinforcestrengthen