erode
🇺🇸
/ɪˈrəʊd/
🇬🇧
/ɪˈrəʊd/
verb
R
to slowly wear away the surface of something by wind, water, or other natural forces
Water can erode the soil and create deep gullies over many years.
R
to slowly reduce or weaken something over time
Constant criticism can erode a person's self-esteem and make them doubt their abilities.
translation
to slowly wear away the surface of something by wind, water, or other natural forces; to slowly reduce or weaken something over time
Word Forms
3rd Present
erodes
Past
eroded
Perfect
eroded
Progressive
eroding