eroded

• Descreve algo que foi gradualmente destruído ou reduzido, frequentemente pela ação de forças naturais como vento ou água, ou por processos abstratos como o tempo ou o abandono.

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.

   Erodido

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscorrodedweatheredworn

   Antônimosintactpristineundamagedunscathed

2. Gradually diminished or weakenedC1formal

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

   Desgastado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosattenuatedcorrodeddegradeddiminishedimpairedreducedweakened

   Antônimosfortifiedreinforcedstrengthened

• 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