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erode

verb

/ɪˈroʊd/

Meaning

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.

erode trust

wear away, corrode, deteriorate, crumble, decay

build, strengthen, restore

erode soil, erode confidence, erode value, erode support

to strike or push something with great force

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.

to show an image as in a mirror, or to think deeply about something

to remove or take out something, often with effort

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception