verb
- to gradually wear away or destroy by the action of water, wind, or other natural forces
- to gradually weaken or destroy something
Usage: figurative use
Examples
- Heavy rains eroded the hillside over many years.
- The constant waves eroded the rocky coastline.
- Acid rain can erode stone buildings and monuments.
- His confidence began to erode after several failures.
- The scandal eroded public trust in the government.
- Time and weather had eroded the ancient statue.
- Poor management decisions eroded the company’s profits.