Meaning & use
Eroded
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Gradually worn away by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice, or figuratively weakened over time.
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The cliffside had eroded significantly after decades of pounding waves.
Public trust in the institution eroded steadily after the scandal broke.
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Used both literally for physical erosion of land and figuratively for the gradual weakening of trust, support, or value.
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