CEFR B2

eroding

verb (present participle)

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: wearing away, wearing down, corroding, abrading

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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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