erode

/ɪɹˈə‍ʊd/

/ˈiɹoʊd/, /ɪˈɹoʊd/

to erode

MAIN VERB

to gradually lose surface as a result of being constantly in contact with the wind, water, etc.; to destroy surface in this way

synonyms : eat away

become ground down or deteriorate

synonyms : eat at

Examples

1. The CEO's false moves in the past have eroded the company's reputation and resulted in significant losses.

2. Gossiping and lying go hand in hand, and it can erode trust and morale.

3. The Frank persons trust in their basic purity erodes the rationale for editing or self-censorship.

4. The heavy casualties, the unending German artillery, and the rains and swampy muddy ground had seriously eroded British morale.