attrition

Meaning

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Gradual decline, loss, wear.

The gradual reduction in the number or strength of something, often due to constant stress, conflict, or loss.

Example Sentences

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

The company faced high employee attrition.

The company faced high staff attrition last year.

Example Expressions

war of attrition

Synonyms

reduction, erosion, diminution, decline, wear, weakening, exhaustion

Entry 1

reduction, erosion, diminution

Entry 2

erosion, decline, wear

Entry 3

erosion, weakening, reduction, decline, exhaustion

Antonyms

growth, expansion, increase, strengthening

Entry 1

growth, expansion, increase

Entry 2

growth, expansion, strengthening

Entry 3

strengthening, growth, increase

Collocations

staff attrition, employee attrition, rate of attrition, war of attrition