eroding (B2)
verb (present participle)
Pronunciation: /ɪˈroʊdɪŋ/
Definition
Gradually wearing away or destroying the surface of something through the action of water, wind, or chemical processes, or metaphorically weakening a foundation, belief, or authority.
Examples
Heavy rainfall is eroding the soil on the hillside, making the path unstable.
Constant criticism is slowly eroding her confidence in her own abilities.
The acid rain has been eroding the ancient statues in the city square for decades.
How to Use eroding
- eroding away (phrasal verb)
- completely wearing something down until it disappears — "The wind is eroding away the soft sandstone structures."
- be eroding (verb)
- continuous process of destruction — "Trust in the institution is eroding due to the scandal."
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