eroding

Definitions

The process of gradually wearing away or destroying something, typically by wind, water, or other natural agents.

The gradual decline or reduction of something, such as confidence, authority, or value.

Examples

The constant crashing of the waves is slowly eroding the base of the cliff.

Years of neglect are eroding the public's trust in the institution.

Heavy rainfall is eroding the soil along the riverbank, threatening the nearby trees.

Synonyms

corroding wearing abrading consuming deteriorating gnawing weathering

Antonyms

building strengthening restoring reinforcing constructing fortifying repairing