erode

• Verbo usado para indicar o desgaste ou a destruição gradual de algo, geralmente pela ação de forças naturais ou de um processo lento e contínuo.

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 gradualmente

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

   Sinônimosabradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateeat awaygnawwastewear away

   Antônimosaccumulatebuilddeposit

2. Diminish or weakenB2formal

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

   Destruir gradualmente

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

   Sinônimoscorrodedestroydeterioratediminishimpairundermineweakenwear down

   Antônimosbolsterboostenhancefortifyreinforcestrengthen