eroded

• Décrit ce qui a été progressivement détruit ou réduit, souvent sous l'effet de forces naturelles comme le vent ou l'eau, ou de processus abstraits tels que le temps ou l'abandon.

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.

   érodé (par les forces naturelles)

   • 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.

   Synonymescorrodedweatheredworn

   Antonymesintactpristineundamagedunscathed

2. Gradually diminished or weakenedC1formal

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

   érodé (affaibli)

   • 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.

   Synonymesattenuatedcorrodeddegradeddiminishedimpairedreducedweakened

   Antonymesfortifiedreinforcedstrengthened

• 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