abrade
verbTo wear away, scrape, or roughen a surface through friction.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTHE WORDCRAFT REFERENCE SHELF
Find a precise meaning, see a word in use, and build your own collection. Search words, definitions, and related terms.
2 words matching "erode" / Showing 1-2
Clear all filtersPractice this page's 2 words in either direction.
To wear away, scrape, or roughen a surface through friction.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo weaken support, confidence, or effectiveness, often gradually or indirectly.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressions