erode

ɪˈrəʊd

verb

erodować

ɛrɔˈdɔvat͡ɕ· czasownik

Also

niszczyćpodkopywać

Definition

To gradually wear away or destroy something, often by natural forces like wind or water, or to gradually diminish or destroy something abstract.

Examples

The coastline has been eroding rapidly due to rising sea levels.

Linia brzegowa szybko eroduje z powodu podnoszenia się poziomu morza.

Lack of trust can slowly erode a relationship.

Brak zaufania może powoli niszczyć związek.

Synonyms

wear awaycorrode deteriorate

Collocations

erode trusterode confidenceerode away

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