erode
//ɪˈroʊd//
Verb
erodeInfinitive
erodePresent tense
erodedPast tense
erodedPast participle
erodingPresent participle
erodesThird-person singular
1
To gradually wear away or destroy the surface of something through natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.
The waves have eroded the cliffs over thousands of years.
2
To gradually weaken, diminish, or destroy something abstract such as trust, confidence, or authority over time.
The scandal eroded public trust in the government.