| Front | erode |
|---|---|
| Back | /ɪˈrəʊd $ ɪˈroʊd/ verb (also erode away)[intransitive and transitive] 1if the weather erodes rock or soil, or if rock or soil erodes, its surface is radially destroyed:The cliffs are being constantly eroded by heavy seas.The rocks have gradually eroded away. 2to gradually reduce something such as someone’s power or confidence:Our personal freedom is being gradually eroded away.Repeated exam failure had eroded her confidence. |
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