eroding

/ɪˈroʊdɪŋ/
verb
  1. Gradually wearing away or breaking down a surface, especially by natural forces like wind, water, or ice.
    • The river is slowly eroding the banks of the canyon.
    • Heavy rains have been eroding the soil in the farmer's fields.
    • Wind and sand are constantly eroding the ancient stone statues.
  2. Gradually reducing or weakening something, such as trust, confidence, or value.
    • Constant criticism is eroding her self-confidence.
    • Repeated scandals are eroding the public's trust in the government.
    • Inflation has been eroding the purchasing power of the currency.
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