Meaning of the word eroding in English
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eroding
US /ɪˈroʊdɪŋ/
UK /ɪˈrəʊdɪŋ/
Verb
1.
gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land) by the action of wind, water, or other natural agents
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The constant waves are slowly eroding the coastline.
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Heavy rains are eroding the topsoil from the fields.
2.
gradually destroy or be destroyed
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His confidence was slowly eroding after repeated failures.
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The scandal is eroding public trust in the government.