erode

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения постепенного изнашивания или разрушения чего-либо, обычно под воздействием природных сил или постепенного процесса.

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.

   Разрушаться постепенно

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

   Синонимыabradecorrodecrumbledeterioratedisintegrateeat awaygnawwastewear away

   Антонимыaccumulatebuilddeposit

2. Diminish or weakenB2formal

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

   Разрушать

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

   Синонимыcorrodedestroydeterioratediminishimpairundermineweakenwear down

   Антонимыbolsterboostenhancefortifyreinforcestrengthen