erode

[ih-rohd] / ɪˈroʊd /

VERB

deteriorate; wear away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corrode destroy

STRONG

abrade bite consume crumble disintegrate eat gnaw scour spoil waste

WEAK

grind down wear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build

STRONG

ignore neglect preserve

WEAK

construct fix rebuild

Example Sentences

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Currently, many Americans have been priced out of the housing market as affordability has eroded.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lately, however, increased competition and other challenges have eroded profit margins.

From The Wall Street Journal

We hear constantly that social media is destroying mental health and that screen time is eroding well-being.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cryptos face hurdles from eroding sentiment and a weak technical market backdrop, despite bullish bets on a rally by Christmas.

From Barron's

A weaker dollar tends to support export-focused stocks, but adds to import costs and erodes profit margins.

From Barron's