Synonyms of eroding

Noun


1. erosion, eroding, eating away, wearing, wearing away, geological process, geologic process

usage: (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

Verb


1. erode, gnaw, gnaw at, eat at, wear away, decay, crumble, dilapidate

usage: become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"

2. erode, eat away, fret, damage

usage: remove soil or rock; "Rain eroded the terraces"

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